A Romanesque Revival sandstone courthouse built at the end of the nineteenth century, with a central tower and four domed corner pavilions.
At a glance
Johnson County Courthouse stands in Warrensburg, Missouri. The 2 1/2-story building was constructed between 1896 and 1898 from sandstone in the Romanesque Revival style. It replaced an earlier courthouse on Old Public Square.
History
The courthouse was designed by George E. McDonald. He designed at least three other courthouses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This building was listed on the same register on April 7, 1994.
What you see
The building has a cross-gabled form. A square tower rises from a central base. Its octagonal, ogee-shaped dome is the focal point. Four corner towers or pavilions carry their own domes and finials.
Cultural significance
The courthouse represents a deliberate architectural statement for a growing Missouri county seat. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994 recognised that significance nationally.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Warrensburg
- Coordinates: 38.765, -93.7406
Practical information & getting there
The courthouse is located in Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri. The coordinates 38.765, -93.7406 place it on Courthouse Square. You can reach Warrensburg by road from the Kansas City area.
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