Adair County Courthouse, County courthouse in Stilwell, United States.
Adair County Courthouse is a three-story government building in Stilwell combining limestone and brick with Neoclassical and Art Deco design elements. The structure sits on Courthouse Square and continues to house the county's administrative offices and court facilities.
The present building was completed in 1930 and replaced three earlier courthouses, with the most recent one destroyed by fire on December 30, 1929. This quick reconstruction after the fire marked a fresh start for the county's judicial operations.
The carved decorations on the building's exterior reference the region's Native American population and their historical presence in the area. These details form part of the daily visual identity of the square and remind visitors of the indigenous heritage that shaped this place.
The building is centrally located on Courthouse Square and is easy to reach while exploring downtown. Visitors should note that it remains an active courthouse with regular operating hours during business days.
A marble monument on the lawn was dedicated in 1992 to honor local residents who died in four major wars of the 20th century. This memorial connects the courthouse's story to the broader conflicts that shaped the surrounding community.
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