About this property
The Pickens County Courthouse in the county seat of Carrollton, Alabama is the courthouse for Pickens County, Alabama. Built-in 1877-1878 as the third courthouse in the city, it is noted for a ghostly image that can be seen in one of its garret windows. This is claimed to be the face of freedman Henry Wells from 1878.
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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 94000441. It was listed on May 18, 1994.
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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 Pickens County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Pickens County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 18, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Pickens County Courthouse?
Pickens County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pickens County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Pickens County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1877.
Can I research the history near Pickens County Courthouse?
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