About this property
The Old Lake County Courthouse, also known as Lake County Courthouse, in Lakeport, California is a building built in 1870. It served Lake County as a seat of government from 1871 until 1968. Precedent-setting trials on water rights were held here, along with the "White Cap" murder trial, a notorious episode in vigilantism held here in 1890.
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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 70000134. It was listed on October 27, 1970.
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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 Lake County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Lake County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 27, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Lake County Courthouse?
Lake County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lake County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Lake County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.
Can I research the history near Lake County Courthouse?
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