It was added to the National Historic Register in 1976.

It is Richardsonian Romanesque in style and is built of Cottonwood Limestone from quarries near Strong City in Chase County.

It has a square central bell and clock tower which rises to 105 feet (32 m).

The main entrance of the courthouse is in the base of the tower and features a Syrian arch.

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