Ravalli County is named for Anthony Ravalli, who was a Jesuit missionary who arrived in the area in 1845.
Created: February 16, 1893
County Seat:
Stevensville 1893 – 1898
Hamilton 1898 – present
County Courthouse – Hamilton
Location: 205 Bedford Street / South 2nd Street
Built: 1975 – 1976
Style: Modern
Architect: Howland and Associates
Contractor: Pew Construction Company
Description: The building faces north and is a one story brown colored concrete and glass structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Hamilton. The building forms a “T” with the center section extending east. The south wing is two stories. A wide band follows the roof line.
Old County Courthouse – Hamilton
Location: SE – Bedford Street / South 3rd Street
Built: 1900 – 1901
Style: Italianate
Architect: A J Gibson
Contractor: Charles Stabern
Description: The building faces north and is a two story red colored brick and stone structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Hamilton. The main entrance is at the north front of the building. The northwest corner has a tiered square brick tower rising to a block dome with small cupola at the top. The roof is sloped.
Courthouses:
North – Missoula County
East – Granite County and Deer Lodge County
South – Beaverhead County and Lemhi County, Idaho
West – Idaho County, Idaho
County Courthouse – Hamilton
Old County Courthouse – Hamilton
Photos taken 2009