Wells County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Wells County Courthouse
Wells County Courthouse, at Railway St., N., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 15, 1977. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 17 other North Dakota listings. It was listed as part of North Dakota County Courthouses TR (AD); North Dakota County Courthouses TR.
What it isCourthouse in Fessenden, 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 · 39 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Railway St., N., Fessenden · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Wells County CourthouseStart here
- 2Beiseker MansionQueen Anne · 0.2 mi on
- 3Wells County FairgroundsDistrict · 0.4 mi on
Memories of Wells County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Wells County Courthouse
Is Wells County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 15, 1977 (Register number 77001037).
Is Wells County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Dakota has 4 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Wells 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 Wells County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 39 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 75326308 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.