The Phelps County Courthouse anchors Rolla's old civic core

Rolla’s civic identity has a specific historic anchor. Missouri State Parks lists the Phelps County Courthouse at Third and Main streets in Rolla on the National Register, with a listing date of January 7, 1993. Phelps County’s contact page places county offices at the courthouse address on North Main Street.

That helps a resident or visitor understand why county business, older civic buildings, and downtown Rolla history cluster in the same part of town. The courthouse is part of the county-seat map.

For building history, start with the National Register listing. For current office locations, hours, or department contacts, use Phelps County’s own site.

That split keeps history and errands from getting mixed together.