About this property
The Covington County Courthouse and Jail is a historic courthouse in Andalusia, the seat of Covington County, Alabama, United States. It was built from 1914 to 1916 along with a jail. Together, the buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 88003240. It was listed on January 28, 1989.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Covington County Courthouse and Jail listed on the National Register?
Covington County Courthouse and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Covington County Courthouse and Jail?
Covington County Courthouse and Jail is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Covington County Courthouse and Jail?
The period of significance for Covington County Courthouse and Jail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.
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