Jackson County Courthouse
Altus, Oklahoma
 
 
     
 
 
 Completed - 1910
 Architect - C. E. Hair
Photos: Robert Deering 9/15/2021
 
 
 
 
 
 
COUNTY ORGANIZED: 1907 from a portion of Greer County, Oklahoma Territory
COUNTY NAMED FOR:  Confederate soldier Major General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.

COUNTY SEAT NAMED FOR: The name comes from the Latin word meaning "high." The original town, Frazier, was built in a low area, and when it was destroyed by high water the residents moved the town site to a higher elevation.

COURTHOUSES: Rented space was used until the 1910 courthouse was completed.

STANDING: 1910 Courthouse.  The original dome was removed around 1927. 
       
     
 
 
1910 Courthouse
Before Modifications
ADDRESS:  101 N Main Street, Altus, Oklahoma