We stopped in Arthur today to see its 3 claims to fame: what was the smallest county courthouse in America (while operational), the only straw-bale church in the country, and…uhh…one of the last remaining metal playgrounds that were seemingly banned everywhere else in the country. 🏷️25.08A

A small, white, historical building labeled "Arthur County Court House" sits surrounded by grass and trees.A historical white building with a sign detailing its construction and significance stands under a blue sky with scattered clouds.A playground features multiple slides and climbing structures on a gravel surface, surrounded by trees and open grassy areas.