Garfield County Courthouse
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Garfield County Courthouse, 1911 and today
An old view from Pomeroy’s archive beside today’s photo. Drag across to compare. The two aren’t taken from exactly the same spot.
1911TodayGarfield County courthouse · Library of Congress. Matched to this listing by the words in its caption.
About Garfield County Courthouse
Garfield County Courthouse, at 8th and Main Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 24, 1974: the first place in Pomeroy to be listed. Only 98 of Washington’s 1,603 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 22 other Washington listings.
What it isCourthouse in Pomeroy, Washington, 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 · 23 MB · National Archives↗1901 to today
- 1901Built
- 1911
Garfield County courthouse - 1974Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 52 years
An old view of Garfield County Courthouse
Postcards and photographs from Pomeroy’s archive whose captions name it, from 1911. Tap one to see it full screen.
1911Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
8th and Main Sts., Pomeroy · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Garfield County CourthouseStart here
- 2
Downtown Pomeroy Historic DistrictItalianate · 0.1 mi on
Memories of Garfield County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Garfield County Courthouse
Is Garfield County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 24, 1974 (Register number 74001951).
Is Garfield County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Garfield 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 Garfield County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 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 75612191 · Wikidata · old views from Pomeroy’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.