Armstrong County Courthouse - Aug. 10, 2025

Visit the 1912 Armstrong County Courthouse in Claude

Start on the east side (Goodnight St.) and walk around to the north (1st St.)

All the historical markers are visible as one drives by on Hwy 287

Named after multiple Armstrong's and most proudly . . . Neil

The Warner's are the most admired pioneer citizens of Claude!

Coronado came through here looking for the seven cities of gold

Town named for Claude Ayers who placed a railroad station here

Oldest Boy Scout Troop #17 west of the Mississippi River started in 1912

Indian Scare of 1891 was just hungry cowboys wrangling a steer

Roan won the MOH on Peleliu in 1944, sacrificing himself for fellow marines

The History Machine points toward the northwest corner of the courthouse

West side of the courthouse has wheelchair access to the lower floor

Capture the county name in strong relief on the upper rampart

Southside of the courthouse viewed from 2nd Street

Intersection of 1st and Trice Street, the heart of downtown Claude, with Corner Drug left and Citizen's Bank on the right

Keith's Service Center & Hardware on the east side across Goodnight St.