Yavapai County Courthouse

Yavapai County Courthouse
Location 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, Arizona
Coordinates 34°32′27″N 112°28′09″W / 34.54083°N 112.46917°W / 34.54083; -112.46917Coordinates: 34°32′27″N 112°28′09″W / 34.54083°N 112.46917°W / 34.54083; -112.46917
Built 1916
Architect Bowman, William N., Rogers & Ashton
Architectural style Classical Revival
NRHP Reference # 77000241[1]
Added to NRHP April 13, 1977

The Yavapai County Courthouse is a courthouse located at 120 South Cortez Street in Prescott, Arizona that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The most recent Yavapai County Courthouse was built in 1916.[2] The courthouse and its surrounding square are popular tourist destinations in Prescott.

Courthouse in 2008

The courthouse was designed by architect William N. Bowman (1868-1944). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.[1]

It is also known for its statue of Bucky O'Neill, a Rough Rider and former Mayor of Prescott. Barry Goldwater announced his presidential candidacy in 1964 from the steps of the courthouse.


References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza: Prescott, Arizona". www.planning.org.
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