About this property
Carrollton Courthouse Square Historic District is a historic district encompassing the courthouse square and surrounding commercial district in Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois. The district is centered on the Greene County Courthouse, a limestone Romanesque Revival building built in 1891–92. The courthouse occupies an entire city block at the center of the district. The twelve quarter blocks surrounding the courthouse comprise Carrollton's only business district. Development in the area began in 1821, when the first courthouse was built; at the time, the square was surrounded by new houses.
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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 85001667. It was listed on July 31, 1985.
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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 Carrollton Courthouse Square Historic District listed on the National Register?
Carrollton Courthouse Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Carrollton Courthouse Square Historic District?
Carrollton Courthouse Square Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Carrollton Courthouse Square Historic District?
The period of significance for Carrollton Courthouse Square Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1821.
Can I research the history near Carrollton Courthouse Square Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Carrollton Courthouse Square Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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