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Johnson County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Johnson County Courthouse

Also known as Old Johnson County Courthouse

Warrensburg’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jun 15, 1970; only 54 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older
FederalListed 1970Warrensburg
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Johnson County Courthouse

Johnson County Courthouse, at Old Public Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 15, 1970: the first place in Warrensburg to be listed. Only 54 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 39 other Missouri listings. The listing covers 9.9 acres.

What it isCourthouse in Old Public Square, Warrensburg, Missouri, United States. 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 · 36 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1841 to today

  1. 1841Built
  2. 1970Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 56 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes

Old Public Sq., Warrensburg · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

DirectionsWalk the tour in Google Maps
  1. 1Johnson County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2Lewis and Sophie Griebel HouseFolk Victorian · 0.4 mi on
  3. 3Herbert A. and Bettie E. Cress HouseQueen Anne · Built 1888 · next door
  4. 4Magnolia MillsBuilt 1884 · 0.2 mi on
  5. 5Warren Steet Methodist Episcopal ChurchGothic Revival · 0.1 mi on
Around it

5 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

DHolden and Pine Streets Commercial Historic DistrictDistrict0.6 miBJohnson County CourthouseRomanesque · Built 18980.6 miBMasonic TempleItalianate0.6 miBJones Brothers Mule BarnMule Barn · Built 19120.8 miDGrover Street Victorian Historic DistrictStick/Eastlake0.9 mi

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Questions about Johnson County Courthouse

Is Johnson County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 15, 1970 (Register number 70000338).

Is Johnson County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Johnson 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 Johnson County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 36 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 63819566 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.