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Griggs County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Griggs County Courthouse

Cooperstown’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jul 21, 1977; only 25 of North Dakota’s 425 listings are older
GothicListed 1977Cooperstown
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About Griggs County Courthouse

Griggs County Courthouse, at Rollin Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 21, 1977: the first place in Cooperstown to be listed. Only 25 of North Dakota’s 425 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Gothic, as it does for 4 other North Dakota listings. It was listed as part of North Dakota County Courthouses TR (AD); North Dakota County Courthouses TR. The listing covers 2.1 acres.

What it isHistoric government building in North Dakota, 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 · 27 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Rollin Ave., Cooperstown · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Griggs County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2Northern Lights Masonic LodgeBungalow/Craftsman · 0.1 mi on

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Questions about Griggs County Courthouse

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

Yes. It was added on Jul 21, 1977 (Register number 77001025).

Is Griggs County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Dakota has 4 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Griggs 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 Griggs County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 75326137 · Wikidata · old views from Cooperstown’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.