National Register of Historic Places

Clinton County Courthouse

Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana
Listed
December 5, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78000027

About this property

The Clinton County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at 50 North Jackson Street in Frankfort, Indiana, United States. Built 1882–1884. the courthouse was designed by George W. Bunting, who also designed courthouses in Anderson (Madison County) and Franklin (Johnson County). The Clinton County Courthouse is a three-story, Second Empire style limestone building adorned with statuary and a 165-foot domed central tower with a clock. The courthouse cost $170,450 to build in 1882. The courthouse is still in use as the county courthouse. A virtual duplicate of the Clinton Courthouse was built in Anderson, Indiana (razed) in red brick at the same time as the Clinton County Courthouse. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It is located in the Frankfort Commercial Historic District.

Location

Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana
40.28123, -86.51124

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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Nearby Historic Sites

South Frankfort Historic District
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Frankfort Commercial Historic District
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0.1 mi
Old Frankfort Stone High School
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0.1 mi
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Condon, Charles H. and Emma, House
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Wild Cat Creek (Indiana)
1812Early Republic
11.7 mi
Battle of Wild Cat Creek 1812
1812Early Republic
13.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Clinton County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Clinton County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 5, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Clinton County Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Clinton County Courthouse?

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

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