About this property
The Clark County Court House is a Greek Revival courthouse in downtown Winchester, Kentucky, United States. Built in 1853, it is the fourth building on this site, and still houses the Circuit Courtroom and Family Courtroom for the Administrative Office of the Courts. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
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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 74000858. It was listed on August 6, 1974.
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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 Clark County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Clark County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Clark County Courthouse?
Clark County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Clark County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Clark County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1853.
Can I research the history near Clark County Courthouse?
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