Ward County Courthouse
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About Ward County Courthouse
Ward County Courthouse, at 315 Third St. SE, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 14, 1985. It was among the first 9 of Minot’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 21 other North Dakota listings. It was listed as part of North Dakota County Courthouses TR. The listing covers 1.6 acres.
What it isCounty courthouse in North Dakota, United States of America. 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 · 17 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
315 Third St. SE, Minot · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Ward County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Ward County Courthouse
Is Ward County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 14, 1985 (Register number 85002997).
Is Ward County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Dakota has 4 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Ward 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 Ward County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 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 75326306 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.