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Beckham County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Beckham County Courthouse

Sayre’s first place on the National RegisterListed Aug 23, 1984; only 510 of Oklahoma’s 1,351 listings are older
Listed 1984Sayre
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Beckham County Courthouse

Beckham County Courthouse, at Courthouse Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 23, 1984: the first place in Sayre 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. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isCounty courthouse in Sayre, 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 · 50 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes

Courthouse Sq., Sayre · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Beckham County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2Sayre Downtown Historic DistrictCommercial Style · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3Sayre Champlin Service StationArt Moderne · Built 1934 · next door
  4. 4Sayre Rock Island DepotItalian Renaissance · 0.2 mi on
  5. 5J.W. Danner HouseLate 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements · 0.1 mi on
Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

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

SSayre City ParkLate 19th and Early 20th Century Revivals · Built 19401.3 mi

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Questions about Beckham County Courthouse

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

Yes. It was added on Aug 23, 1984 (Register number 84002968).

Is Beckham County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Oklahoma has 18 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, 24.6 miles away.

Can you visit Beckham 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 Beckham County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 50 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 86509933 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.