National Register Listing

Beckham County Courthouse

Courthouse Sq., Sayre, OK

The Beckham County Courthouse is significant because of its unique architecture and its importance to the community. Built in 1911, the structure is in very good condition and is one of the few courthouses in Oklahoma which features a large dome. It is one of the tallest buildings in Sayre and is a notable landmark of the area. The courthouse dome is lighted at night and is an impressive sight.

Local significance of the building:
Politics/government; Architecture

Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources.