Courthouse Square
Also known as Courthouse Square Park
About Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square, at Bounded by Third, Fourth, Ferry, and Main Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 16, 1987. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, at the local level. It was listed as part of Dayton MRA. The listing covers 1.8 acres. 35 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isPublic park in Dayton, Oregon, USA. 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 · 8 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Bounded by Third, Fourth, Ferry, and Main Sts., Dayton · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
40 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Memories of Courthouse Square
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Courthouse Square
Is Courthouse Square on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 16, 1987 (Register number 87000336).
Is Courthouse Square a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oregon has 16 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Courthouse Square?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Courthouse Square?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 8 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 77848594 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.