National Register of Historic Places

Barnstable County Courthouse

Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Listed
June 10, 1981
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
81000104

About this property

The Barnstable County Courthouse is an historic courthouse at 3195 Main Street in Barnstable, Massachusetts. The two-story Greek Revival building was built in 1831 to a design by architect Alexander Parris. It is built mostly out of Quincy granite, although its front portico and fluted Doric columns are made of wood fashioned to look like stone. The building has been expanded five times between 1879 and 1971, with each addition made in a style sensitive to its original styling, and its main courtroom features original Federal styling. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981, and included in the Old King's Highway Historic District in 1987. The Barnstable Superior Court is located in the building.

Location

Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
41.70148, -70.30429

Categories

LAWPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Barnstable County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Barnstable County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1981.

What type of historic resource is Barnstable County Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Barnstable County Courthouse?

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

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