National Register of Historic Places

Newton County Courthouse

Kentland, Newton County, Indiana
Listed
July 31, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08000742

About this property

The Newton County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Kentland, Indiana, United States. The original Newton County was formed by statute on February 7, 1835, and was a roughly square area some 30 miles on a side, encompassing what is now the northern half of the county, the northern half of Jasper County, and a large section to the north. The northern border was cut back to the Kankakee River on February 1, 1836, with all land north of the Kankakee River going to Lake and Porter counties. The county was abolished and combined with Jasper County in 1839. On December 8, 1859, the county was recreated and the borders were redrawn to essentially their current state. The current Newton County Courthouse was built in 1906, and is a three-story, rectangular, Renaissance Revival style brick building with limestone trim. It has an architectural tile hipped roof. The front facade features round arched windows on the third floor, projecting entrance pavilion, and a pedimented parapet. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Location

Kentland, Newton County, Indiana
40.76969, -87.44436

Categories

ARCHITECTUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Newton County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Newton County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Newton County Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Newton County Courthouse?

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

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