About this property
The 5th District Appellate Court is located in Mount Vernon, Illinois, an incorporated town in Jefferson County. The building was originally constructed for the southern division of the Illinois Supreme Court, which was created by the 1848 Illinois constitution. Construction on the Greek Revival building began in 1854.
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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 73000705. It was listed on July 1, 1973.
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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 Appellate Court, 5th District listed on the National Register?
Appellate Court, 5th District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 1, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Appellate Court, 5th District?
Appellate Court, 5th District is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Appellate Court, 5th District?
The period of significance for Appellate Court, 5th District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Appellate Court, 5th District?
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