National Register of Historic Places

Pioneer Courthouse

Pioneer Courthouse is a historic place in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73001582.

Portland, Multnomah County, OregonListed March 20, 1973NRIS #73001582★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Pioneer Courthouse?

The Pioneer Courthouse is a federal courthouse in Portland, Oregon, United States. Built beginning in 1869, the structure is the oldest federal building in the Pacific Northwest, and the second-oldest west of the Mississippi River. Along with Pioneer Courthouse Square, it serves as the center of downtown Portland. It is also known as the Pioneer Post Office because a popular downtown Portland post office was, until 2005, located inside. The courthouse is one of four primary locations where the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit hears oral arguments. It also houses the chambers of the Portland-based judges on the Ninth Circuit.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Pioneer Courthouse
City
Portland
County
Multnomah County
State
Oregon
Listed on the National Register
March 20, 1973
NRIS reference number
73001582
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
45.51871, -122.67831
When was Pioneer Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Pioneer Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1973.

Where is Pioneer Courthouse located?

Pioneer Courthouse is located in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon at approximately 45.51871, -122.67831. See the map above.

Is Pioneer Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pioneer Courthouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.