Grant County is named for Ulysses Grant, who led the Union forces to victory in the Civil War. He was elected President of the United States.
Created: February 24, 1909
County Seat:
Ephrata 1909 – present
County Courthouse – Ephrata
Location: 35 C Street SW / 10th Avenue SW
Built: 1917 – 1918
Style: Classical Revival
Architect: George H Keith
Contractor: J J Lohrenz
Description: The building faces east and is a two story rectangular red colored brick, stone and concrete structure. The building has a terra-cotta exterior and has a large portico supported by four large white columns with a pediment above at the roof line. A wide cornice runs below the roof line. The base of the building is stone. An annex was added in 1957 along the west side.
Courthouses:
N – Douglas County and Okanogan Counry
E – Lincoln County and Adams County
S – Franklin County and Benton County
W – Yakima County, Kittitas County and Douglas County
Photos taken 2006 and 2012