The Chouteau County Courthouse is a historic building in Fort Benton, Montana. It acts as the county courthouse for Chouteau County, Montana.
Prior to the construction of this courthouse, another courthouse was built for the county in 1880. It burned down in 1883, and this courthouse was built by Gus Senieur a few months later. By 2012, it was the second oldest courthouse in the state of Montana.
Minneapolis architects Kees and Fisk drew the plans for this magnificent Queen Anne style courthouse, which opened in 1884. As the seat of one of Montana’s nine original counties, its grand appearance represents the early affluence of this “Chicago of the Plains.” The building is constructed of soft local brick with cut granite trim and features a square clock tower. Though the clock was never added, stone inserts and pilasters provide ample adornment. Original chairs and desks furnish the dignified second-floor courtroom.
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 29, 1980.
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