National Register of Historic Places

Bristol County Courthouse Complex

Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Listed
March 27, 1978
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
78000427

About this property

The Bristol County Courthouse Complex Historic District contains three historic buildings located along Court Street in Taunton, Massachusetts, including the Bristol County Superior Courthouse, the Bristol County Registry of Deeds and the former First District Courthouse. The city's Korean War and World War II Memorials are also located on the lawn in front of the superior courthouse. The Bristol County Courthouse Complex directly abuts the Taunton Green Historic District, the City's central square. In 2008, an $86 million expansion and renovation project began at the site which is scheduled to include the construction of a new trial court and restoration of the superior courthouse.

Location

9, 11, 15 Court St.
Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts
41.90253, -71.09424

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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Nearby Historic Sites

US Post Office-Taunton Main
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0 mi
Taunton Public Library
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0.1 mi
Taunton Green Historic District
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0.1 mi
Pilgrim Congregational Church
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0.1 mi
Morse House
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When was Bristol County Courthouse Complex listed on the National Register?

Bristol County Courthouse Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Bristol County Courthouse Complex?

Bristol County Courthouse Complex is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bristol County Courthouse Complex?

The period of significance for Bristol County Courthouse Complex is recorded as the listed era.

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