About this property
The Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District is a historic district encompassing the courthouse square of Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois. The district includes 52 buildings, 42 of which are considered contributing to the district's historic character. The 1908 Hancock County Courthouse, a three-story limestone Beaux-Arts building, is the centerpiece of the district. The courthouse is surrounded by commercial buildings, most of them built in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Architect George Payne designed many of the district's commercial buildings, giving him a reputation which spread beyond Carthage.
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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 86001482. It was listed on August 12, 1986.
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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 Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District listed on the National Register?
Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District?
Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District?
The period of significance for Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District?
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