National Register of Historic Places

Putnam County Courthouse

Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois
Listed
March 4, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000672

About this property

The Putnam County Courthouse, located at 120 N. 4th Street in Hennepin, is Putnam County, Illinois' county courthouse. Built in 1839, the building is the oldest courthouse in the state which is still in use. The courthouse was designed in the Greek Revival style and features four Doric columns at its front entrance. J.A. Williams later (1893) constructed an addition, which included a vault and document room, on the north side of the courthouse. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1975.

Location

4th St.
Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois
41.25629, -89.34790

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Putnam County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Putnam County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 4, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Putnam County Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Putnam County Courthouse?

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

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