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Eligible to be listed on the
National Register of Historic
Districts, the City of Cordell
retains a charming, friendly
atmosphere that dates back to the
turn of the century. The Washita
County Courthouse sits prominently
in the center of Cordell's historic
downtown square. The square is
located about a mile and a half from
the original “Old Cordell”, and
was platted in 1897 when the town
was moved to it’s present location
or “New Cordell”. The courthouse
was placed in the middle of the
townsite, surrounded by business
lots, to create the town square. The
city’s preeminent landmark, it’s
dome and clocks are visible from all
of the streets on the square and
from most of the secondary streets.
An effort to restore and retain the
overall character of the area around
this important landmark was a
primary element of the project
requirements.
The square in Cordell needed many
structural and aesthetic
improvements to enhance the historic
character of the area and improve
its function. Main Street is
comprised entirely of vintage brick
structures, many of which were built
before statehood in 1907. The
project included the entire Main
Street downtown square and extended
one block east and west along Main
Street, as well as one block north
and south on both College and Market
Avenues. Improvements such as new
sidewalks, curbs, attractive
lighting, street furniture, and
landscaping were included to provide
an inviting atmosphere to both
residents and visitors of the City
of Cordell.
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