About this property
The Union County Courthouse in Morganfield, Kentucky was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1978. The current courthouse is the third one for Union County, and was opened in 1872. The Public Works Administration would later double the size on the courthouse.
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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 78001401. It was listed on November 17, 1978.
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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 Union County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Union County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 17, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Union County Courthouse?
Union County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Union County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Union County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1872.
Can I research the history near Union County Courthouse?
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