About this property
The Ballard County Courthouse, located at Fourth and Court Streets in Wickliffe, is the center of government of Ballard County, Kentucky. The courthouse was constructed from 1900 to 1905. It was the first permanent courthouse in Wickliffe and replaced a courthouse in Blandville that burned down in 1880.
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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 80001480. It was listed on February 27, 1980.
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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 Ballard County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Ballard County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 27, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Ballard County Courthouse?
Ballard County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ballard County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Ballard County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Ballard County Courthouse?
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