About this property
The Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District is located in Lincoln, Illinois in Logan County. The district is roughly bounded by Sangamon, Pekin, Chicago, Delavan, Broadway, and Pulaski Streets. The district includes 112 buildings, 89 of which are contributing buildings. The Logan County Courthouse and the surrounding courthouse square are included in the district, and much of the surrounding business district was built around the courthouse. The courthouse was built in 1854, the year after Lincoln was platted.
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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 85003166. It was listed on December 24, 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 Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District listed on the National Register?
Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District?
Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District?
The period of significance for Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1854.
Can I research the history near Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District?
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