Clark County Courthouse
historic place
The Clark County Courthouse in Vancouver, Washington, is a historic place. Dedicated on November 29, 1941, this five-story concrete building was designed by local architect Day Walter Hilborn. Its architectural style combines Art Deco and Art Moderne elements, popular for public construction projects of that era. This courthouse is the fourth to serve Clark County, which is the oldest county in Washington state. Construction cost $546,000. The building features terrazzo floors, marble finishes, and bronze Art Deco lighting. Above the main entrance, a bas-relief sculpture, originally called the "Buckskin Brigade," depicted an Iroquois Indian and two trappers. This sculpture symbolized the region's early development. The original was damaged in 1978 and a bronze recreation was installed in 1990. The Clark County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. It continues to function as the seat of county government.