Canadian County Courthouse
El Reno, Oklahoma
 
 
     
 
 
 Completed - 1964 / 1988
 Architect - Hudgins-Thompson Bell & Associates / Nicex Sherman Lester Associates
Photos: Robert Deering 4/22/2006
 
 
 
1901 Courthouse
Architect - Riley & Layton
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1890 from Kiowa-Comanche lands. Additional area was added during the 1892 land run and the 1901 land drawing.  Originally designated as "County 4", the name was changed after the area was opened to settlement.
COUNTY NAMED FOR:  The Canadian River.

COUNTY SEATS: One - El Reno was chosen over Reno City, Frisco, and Canadian City by the first settlers in the area. 

COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: Fort Reno. The town was named El Reno to distinguish it from nearby Reno City, which no longer exists.

COURTHOUSES: Three - 1890, 1901, and 1964. The 1890 courthouse was originally a livery stable moved to El Reno from Reno City. The 1901 courthouse was torn down to make room for the 1964 building.

STANDING: One - 1964 Modern structure with 1988 Judicial Building addition. 
ADDRESS:  301 N Choctaw, El Reno, Oklahoma