Todd County Courthouse
National Register of Historic Places

Todd County Courthouse

Elkton, Todd County, Kentucky
Listed
August 21, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
75000836

About this property

The Old Todd County Courthouse (c.1835) is the second courthouse to be constructed in Todd County, Kentucky The first court house building was constructed on the same site. Planning for the building began in 1834. Construction was begun in 1835 and the project was completed in 1836. Bricks used in the building's construction were fired on the site. The construction of the courthouse which occupies the center square in Elkton, was authorized by the Fiscal Court, Tuesday, November 11, 1834, at which time they arranged for the selection of a building site.

Location

Elkton, Todd County, Kentucky
36.80956, -87.15404

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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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

Elkton Commercial Historic District
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0 mi
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McReynolds House
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0.2 mi
Gray, John, Springhouse
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0.3 mi
Edwards Hall
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Questions about this property

When was Todd County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Todd County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Todd County Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Todd County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Todd County Courthouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1834.

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