1860, December 20 South Carolina, rapidly followed by six other southern states, secedes from Union in reaction to election of Lincoln, who opposes extension of slavery into western territories. These states organize the Confederate States of America.

KANSAS - Washington County

Hollenberg Pony Express Station *** (added 1966 - Building - #66000352) Also known as Cottonwood Pony Express Station;Hollenburg Ranch State Park 1.5 mi E of Hanover, Hanover Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Communications Period of Significance: 1850-1874 Owner: State Historic Function: Transportation Historic Sub-function: Road-Related Current Function: Recreation And Culture Current Sub-function: Museum Site No. JF00-072 ** (added 1987 - Site - #87001000) Jct. of Thayer, Jefferson, Washington and Republic Co. lines, Mahaska Historic Significance: Event Area of Significance: Exploration/Settlement Period of Significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949 Owner: Private , State , Federal Historic Function: Landscape Current Function: Government Washington County Courthouse (added 2000 - Building - #00000328) Also known as 201-5670-0004 214 C St., Washington Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Overend and Boucher, Blaser and Vollmer Architectural Style: Art Deco Area of Significance: Architecture Period of Significance: 1925-1949 Owner: Local Gov't Historic Function: Government Historic Sub-function: Courthouse Current Function: Government Current Sub-function: Courthouse Washington County Jail and Sheriff's Residence (added 1996 - Building - #96000762) 23 Commercial St., Washington Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Holland, James C., Zeigler & Dalton Architectural Style: No Style Listed Area of Significance: Architecture, Law Period of Significance: 1875-1899 Owner: Local Gov't Historic Function: Government Historic Sub-function: Correctional Facility Current Function: Government Current Sub-function: Government Office Washington County Kingpost ** (added 1990 - Structure - #89002184) SE of Barnes, Barnes Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown Architectural Style: Other Area of Significance: Engineering Period of Significance: 1900-1924 Owner: Local Gov't Historic Function: Transportation Historic Sub-function: Road-Related Current Function: Vacant/Not In Use

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