National Register of Historic Places

Pierce Courthouse

Pierce, Clearwater County, Idaho
Listed
November 3, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000100

About this property

Pierce Courthouse, also known as Pierce Historic Site, is a historic wooden building located in Pierce, Idaho. It was built in 1862 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The courthouse, and the town of Pierce itself, is named after Elias D. Pierce, a local metal prospector active in the mid-19th century. Later the town of Pierce became the Shoshone County (Washington Territory) seat. The Pierce Courthouse housed governmental functions until 1885. The site is operated by the Idaho State Historical Society.

Location

Pierce, Clearwater County, Idaho
46.49029, -115.79761

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Pierce Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Pierce Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 3, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Pierce Courthouse?

Pierce Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Pierce Courthouse?

The period of significance for Pierce Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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