About this property
Newton County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Courthouse Square in Covington, Georgia, the county seat of Newton County, Georgia. The courthouse was designed by Bruce & Morgan in a Second Empire architecture style and built in 1884. It was constructed on the same site as a previous county courthouse building that burned down on December 31, 1883.
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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 80001216. It was listed on September 17, 1980.
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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 Newton County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Newton County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Newton County Courthouse?
Newton County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Newton County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Newton County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.
Can I research the history near Newton County Courthouse?
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