The courthouse was built from 1973 to 1975 by contractor Ewing Construction, Inc.. Kiene & Bradley Partnership of Topeka, Kansas designed the courthouse in the Modern style.

The courthouse is located on landscaped grounds at the city's center.

It is one story and faces west and constructed of dark red-colored brick and concrete with a flat roof.

The first courthouse, known as the Old Greeley County Courthouse, is two stories and constructed of sandstone by Allen and Oleson and William Ruff, both of Ness City, Kansas.

The first courthouse is located on the east side of the present courthouse grounds and houses the Greeley County Historical Society Museum.