Douglas County Courthouse
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About Douglas County Courthouse
Douglas County Courthouse, at Off U.S. 2, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 5, 1975: the first place in Waterville to be listed. Only 155 of Washington’s 1,603 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCourthouse in 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 · 22 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Off U.S. 2, Waterville · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Douglas County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Douglas County Courthouse
Is Douglas County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 5, 1975 (Register number 75001849).
Is Douglas County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Washington has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Douglas 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 Douglas County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 22 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 75612159 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.