Old Sedgwick County Courthouse, Wichita
The Old Sedgwick County Courthouse was established in 1888 by W. R. McPherson. Until 1959 it was used as the seat of county government. It is a Victorian Renaissance building characterized by many large windows, large halls and beautiful towers. The name of the county was given in honor of John Sedgwick who was the general of the Union Army. The structure is also a landmark because of its exterior beauty and historical value.
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Old Sedgwick County Courthouse on Map
Sight Name: Old Sedgwick County Courthouse
Sight Location: Wichita, USA (See walking tours in Wichita)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Wichita, USA (See walking tours in Wichita)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Wichita, Kansas
Create Your Own Walk in Wichita
Creating your own self-guided walk in Wichita is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Architectural Tour in Wichita
Walking in downtown Wichita, you will observe various beautiful buildings that differ by their architectural style. There are unique buildings representing Victorian Renaissance, Art Deco, Second Renaissance Revival, Richardsonian Romanesque and other architectural styles. Take this tour to explore the beauty of the most important architectural buildings in Wichita.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Wichita Introduction Walking Tour
In place since the days of Wild West, Wichita is the largest city in Kansas. Industrial hub as it is, the city also hosts a number of large museums, theaters, parks, and entertainment venues, including Exploration Place, featuring hands-on science exhibits, Botanica themed gardens, comprising a wildflower meadow and a Chinese garden, and The Museum of World Treasures, to mention but a few. To find... view more
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles