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Nowata County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Nowata County Courthouse

Nowata’s first place on the National RegisterListed Aug 23, 1984; only 510 of Oklahoma’s 1,351 listings are older
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About Nowata County Courthouse

Nowata County Courthouse, at 229 N. Maple St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 23, 1984: the first place in Nowata to be listed. Only 510 of Oklahoma’s 1,351 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of Oklahoma TR. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isHistoric building in Nowata, Oklahoma, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1910 to today

  1. 1910Built
  2. 1984Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 42 years
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

229 N. Maple St., Nowata · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Nowata County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2United States Post Office NowataArt Deco · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Nowata County Courthouse

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

Yes. It was added on Aug 23, 1984 (Register number 84003375).

Is Nowata County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Price Tower, 19 miles away.

Can you visit Nowata 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 Nowata County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 86510329 · Wikidata · old views from Nowata’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.