Pulaski County Courthouse

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

From the record

“Pulaski County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Waynesville, Pulaski County, Missouri. It is a two-story, Romanesque Revival style, red brick building on a limestone foundation.”
Wikipedia article Pulaski County Courthouse (Missouri), CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 6 National Register listings published here for Pulaski County · listed in 1979 · category: Building.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
Address. Courthouse Sq., Waynesville, 65583
When was it listed? July 1979
Category. building
Township. Cullen township
Architectural style. Romanesque Revival architecture
Architect. Henry H. Hohenschild
National Register reference number. 79001391 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.

Fires near this property

26 since 1992

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 26 fires within 5 miles of Pulaski County Courthouse between 1992 and 2016, burning about 449 acres in total. None started naturally. 4 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause	Fires
Debris and open burning	14
Missing data/not specified/undetermined	5
Arson/incendiarism	4
Equipment and vehicle use	1
Smoking	1
Misuse of fire by a minor	1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

Date	Cause	Size	Reported by	Name on the report
22 September 1999	Debris and open burning	3.0 acres	Missouri Department of Conservation	not named
7 August 2004	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	1.0 acres	Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office	not named
22 August 2003	Missing data/not specified/undetermined	1.0 acres	Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office	not named
16 May 2012	Arson/incendiarism	2.0 acres	Mark Twain National Forest	295
10 May 1995	Debris and open burning	10 acres	Missouri Department of Conservation	not named
10 May 1995	Debris and open burning	50 acres	Missouri Department of Conservation	not named
10 May 1995	Debris and open burning	5.0 acres	Missouri Department of Conservation	not named
7 April 1992	Debris and open burning	1.0 acres	Missouri Department of Conservation	not named

Every fire recorded in Pulaski County

Mines and quarries near this property

9 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 9 workings within 5 miles of Pulaski County Courthouse: 9 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Iron. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Site	Commodity	Status
Unknown	Iron	Past Producer
Unknown - Ls	Stone, Crushed/Broken	Past Producer
Unknown	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Unknown	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Unknown	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Unknown	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Unknown	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Unknown	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Unknown	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer

Every working recorded in Pulaski County

Storms near this property

60 of 71 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Waynesville, the town this property stands in, in 71 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 27 hail, 22 thunderstorm wind, 14 flash flood, 3 flood. The reports record 2 deaths and 2 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

When	Event	Place named	Harm	What the report says
August 2013	Flash Flood	Waynesville	2 killed, $5,000,000	This storm report will be a summary of the total damage for the Waynesville area and Pulaski County for this flooding event. Approximately 90 percent of the roads in the county were damaged with 65 percent of the roads had major damage. There were 25 low water crossings that were totally washed out and numerous more needed repairs. There were up to 100 homes and businesses that were inundated by flood waters. Numerous cars were flooded or washed away. Most of the homes flooded were along Mitchell Creek and Rubidoux River near downtown Waynesville. Over 100 people were rescued from swift and high water. There were two flash flood fatalities which occurred near downtown Waynesville.
May 1995	Tornado (F1)	Waynesville	2 hurt, $30,000	A tornado touched down six miles south of Waynesville along the Roubidoux Creek at a sand and gravel company. The tornado heavily damaged a building at the company as well as some of the vehicles in the parking lot. Two people inside of a pick-up truck received cuts when gravel blown by the tornado shattered the windows of the vehicle. Once the event was over gravel had accumulated two inches on the floor of the truck. The tornado then travelled one mile to the east and turned over a trailer, damaged two barns and twisted apart several power line poles. Only scattered tree damage was reported between the two locations where the property damage occurred.
May 2003	Tornado (F1)	Waynesville	$500,000	no account filed
July 2023	Hail	Waynesville	$200,000	Hail up to golf balls in size was reported with minor roof damage to several homes and damage to some vehicles.
July 2015	Flood	Waynesville	$200,000	Superior Road was closed due to flooding. This storm report will contain the overall flood damage estimates across Pulaski County for this storm event. There were several episodes and heavy rainfall events which led to a compound affect to the flooding damage. Numerous roads, bridges, and low water crossings were heavily damaged.
July 2023	Hail	Waynesville	$150,000	Hail up to ping pong balls in size was reported. Minor damage to some vehicles occurred.
April 2000	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$50,000	no account filed
May 2025	Hail	Waynesville	$35,000	Report of two inch size hail.
May 2016	Lightning	Waynesville	$25,000	A lightning strike hit the Pulaski County 911 center. Several of the computer systems, equipment, and radios inside the building were damaged or destroyed by the lightning strike. Time was estimated.
June 2009	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$10,000	Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed several trees and damaged power lines knocking out power to several locations.
May 2017	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$5,000	Several trees were uprooted and shingles blown off a house. A 77 mph wind gust was measured by a personal weather station.
July 2016	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$5,000	Numerous large tree limbs were blown around Waynesville. There was damage to a fence and a home. A picture of this wind damage was on social media.
July 2010	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$5,000	Thunderstorm winds snapped several 12 inch diameter trees in half, blew shingles off of homes, and downed sections of a wooden fence.
April 1994	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$5,000	Strong winds broke six to eight inch tree limbs, toppled several build board signs and downed a few power lines. Large hail also covered the ground at Dixon.
April 1994	Hail	Waynesville	$5,000	The county sheriff received various reports of large hail.
July 1996	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$5,000	no account filed
November 1998	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$3,000	no account filed
July 2010	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$2,000	Trees and power lines were reported down just north of Waynesville on Highway 17.
May 1995	Hail	Waynesville	$2,000	A large severe thunderstorm produced large hail in Waynesville, including the sheriff's office. The same storm knocked down several trees and produced large hail at Dixon. A few cars were dented by the hail.
June 1995	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$2,000	A severe thunderstorm knocked down several large trees. Some of the trees fell across power lines and caused power outages. One home along Highway 17 was damaged when a large maple tree fell onto the roof. Flooding caused by heavy rain associated with the thunderstorm washed out several gravel roads.
May 2011	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$1,000	A tree was blown down on a power line.
July 1994	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	$500	Several large trees were blown down.
July 2019	Heavy Rain	Waynesville	-	A 24 hour rainfall of 2.83 inches was measured.
August 2019	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	-	Several trees were uprooted in the Old Farm Estates subdivision.
May 2019	Flood	Waynesville	-	Superior Road in the river side park along the Gasconade River was closed due to flooding. This also closed the RV Park.
March 2017	Hail	Waynesville	-	Hail covered the ground. This report was from social media with a picture.
December 2015	Heavy Rain	Waynesville	-	There was a report of 10.28 inches of rainfall in the past 2 days.
April 2014	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	Mitchel Creek overflowed with 2 feet of water over Dyer Road.
August 2013	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	Sheriff reported at least 100 hundred homes and businesses were flooded.
August 2013	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	Numerous roads were closed due to flood waters. Several water rescues were performed across the county. No injuries were reported from the water rescues. The Emergency Operations Center reported around three inches of rain during the overnight hours.
August 2013	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	There were reports from social media of severe flooding near downtown Waynesville and water entered numerous homes.
August 2013	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	A rescue boat with several personnel capsized in high water and were later rescued.
August 2013	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	Mitchell Creek flooded residential and business areas of Waynesville.
September 2012	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	-	Numerous trees were down.
June 2011	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	-	A large tree fell across Highway 17.
May 2010	Flood	Waynesville	-	Multiple low water crossings were closed due to flooding across the county.
May 2009	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	Two to four inches of rain caused flash flooding over sections of Fort Leonard Wood.
May 2008	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	The Roubidoux River flooded a section of Dyer Street.
June 2008	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	-	A large tree was blown down from thunderstorm wind gusts.
May 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	-	Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few trees and large branches.
May 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	-	Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed two large trees in front of the court house.
May 2006	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	Excessive rainfall caused flash flooding on several streets in the city of Waynesville.
April 2005	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	Numerous roads and low lying areas were inundated with flash flooding. Several areas were impassable to motorists.
June 2005	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	Heavy thunderstorms caused the Roubidoux Creek to flood low lying areas of Waynesville.
August 2005	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	-	Numerous trees were downed from severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
August 1997	Flash Flood	Waynesville	-	Flooding of low water crossings and low lying areas occurred in many areas of the county. Street flooding was reported in Waynesville.
July 1994	Hail	Waynesville	-	Several large trees were blown down.
April 2017	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed
April 2014	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed
October 2014	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed
September 2012	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed
April 2011	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed
May 2011	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed
March 2008	Thunderstorm Wind	Waynesville	-	no account filed
March 2008	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed
April 2007	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed
April 2007	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed
April 2006	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed
April 2006	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed
April 2004	Hail	Waynesville	-	no account filed

Every storm recorded in Pulaski County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

3 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Property	Distance	Listed
Old Stagecoach Stop	under 500 feet	1980
Piney Beach	7.1 miles	2017
Devil's Elbow Historic District	7.7 miles	2017

Sources for this property

National Archives record	The nomination case file for reference 79001391 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia article	Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Pulaski County	All 6 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.