Kingfisher County | US Courthouses

Kingfisher County is named for the bird “kingfisher” or for King David Fisher, who was an early settler in the area.

Created: May 2, 1890

County Seat:

Kingfisher 1890 – present

County Courthouse – Kingfisher

Location: 101 South Main Street / East Broadway Avenue

Built: 1959 – 1960

Style: Modern

Architect: Noftsger-Lawrence and Associates of Oklahoma City

Contractor: Watonga Construction

Description: The building faces west and is a one story buff colored brick, concrete and glass structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Kingfisher. The west front has a central entrance with four peaked roofs above the doorway. On the south side the walls are buff colored brick with a black stone section near the entrance. On the north side the walls are white colored concrete. On the centre of the roof is a raised skylight with a series of peaked roofs and glass sides.

Note: The first and previous courthouse was designed by J H Bennett and constructed by C E Sockler Construction Company in 1901 to 1902.

Courthouses:

N – Major County and Garfield County

E – Logan County

S – Canadian County

W – Blaine County