The original portion of the building is a two-story light-colored brick structure, with restrained Art Deco styling.

It was designed by Haralson & Mott of Fort Smith, and was built in 1939 with funding from the Public Works Administration.

To the rear of the courthouse is a modern wing, joined by a breezeway.

[2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.

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