Coffey County is named for A M Coffey, who was a member of the Legislative Council of the Kansas Territory.
Surrounding County Courthouses:
N – Osage County
E – Franklin County and Anderson County
S – Wilson County
W – Greenwood County and Lyon County
Created: August 25, 1855 
County Seat:
Burlington 1855 – present
County Courthouse – Burlington
Location: 110 South 6th Street / Neosho Street
Built: 1963 – 1964
Style: Modern
Architect: Kiene & Bradley Architects of Topeka
Contractor: Cornelius & Associates
Description: The building faces east and is a one story red colored brick and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Burlington. The east front has an overhanging center section supported by five pillars and with recessed entrance and glass panel wall. The entrance is recessed with glass panels. The roof line is flat. On the south side of the front is a modern statue of Justice. The building houses the County District Court of the 4th Judicial District.
See: The architect, Kiene & Bradley Architects of Topeka, designed courthouses in Greeley County, Jefferson County, Logan County, Morris County, Neosho County and Wilson County.
See: The 4th Judicial District includes Anderson County, Franklin County and Osage County.
History: The county was created in 1855 and Le Roy was selected as the county seat. In 1866 the county seat was moved to Burlington and the first courthouse was erected. In 1901 the second courthouse was designed by J C Holland and constructed by Betts & Company. The third and present courthouse was constructed in 1963 to 1964.
County Courthouse – Burlington
Photos taken 2009