Owyhee County Courthouse
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About Owyhee County Courthouse
Owyhee County Courthouse, at ID 45, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 17, 1982. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Tourtellotte and Hummel Architecture TR.
What it isCourthouse in Murphy, Idaho. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 5 MB · National Archives↗Finding Owyhee County Courthouse
ID 45, Murphy
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Owyhee County Courthouse
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Questions about Owyhee County Courthouse
Is Owyhee County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 17, 1982 (Register number 82000357).
Is Owyhee County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Idaho has 11 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Owyhee County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Owyhee County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 5 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84248631 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.