National Register of Historic Places

Stearns County Courthouse and Jail

St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
Listed
April 14, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003056

About this property

The Stearns County Courthouse is the seat of government for Stearns County in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. The Beaux-Arts style building was constructed in 1921 to replace Stearns County's original 1864 courthouse. It stands in a prominent square in downtown St. Cloud, flanked by other government buildings. A Prairie School style jail was built to the northeast in 1922, and the two buildings were listed as the Stearns County Courthouse and Jail on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for having local significance in the themes of architecture and politics/government. They were nominated for being prominent symbols of Stearns County government. The 1922 jail building was demolished in 1987.

Location

705 Courthouse Sq.
St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota
45.56085, -94.16229

Categories

ARCHITECTUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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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 Stearns County Courthouse and Jail listed on the National Register?

Stearns County Courthouse and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Stearns County Courthouse and Jail?

Stearns County Courthouse and Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Stearns County Courthouse and Jail?

The period of significance for Stearns County Courthouse and Jail is recorded as the industrial era.

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