Old Logan County Courthouse (Russell Springs, Kansas)

Old Logan County Courthouse

Butterfield Trail Museum
Location Main St., Russell Springs, Kansas
Coordinates 38°54′44.5″N 101°10′49.75″W / 38.912361°N 101.1804861°W / 38.912361; -101.1804861Coordinates: 38°54′44.5″N 101°10′49.75″W / 38.912361°N 101.1804861°W / 38.912361; -101.1804861
Built 1887
Built by Kerns,George D.
Architect Meyer,Alfred
Architectural style Renaissance
NRHP Reference # 72000511[1]
Added to NRHP February 23, 1972

The Old Logan County Courthouse on Main St. in Russell Springs, Kansas was built in 1887. It was designed by Alfred Meyer and built by local contractor George D. Kerns.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]

Butterfield Trail Museum

The building is now home to the Butterfield Trail Museum. Exhibits focus on area pioneers, local history and natural history of the Great Plains, and the history of the Butterfield Overland Despatch stage line. The museum is open seasonally.

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. nrhp nom doc


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