National Register of Historic Places

Warren County Courthouse and Circuit Court Building

Warrenton, Warren County, Missouri
Listed
March 17, 1972
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
72000733

About this property

Warren County Courthouse and Circuit Court Building were two historic government buildings and a national historic district located at Warrenton, Warren County, Missouri. They were two brick hipped roofed buildings. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The buildings have been demolished. The courthouse was built between 1869 and 1871 and was a two-story, Classical Revival style building. It had a symmetrical plan, cast-iron columns, rounded-arch windows, recessed arch entrance doors, and cupola. The Circuit Court Building was built in 1866 and was a two-story building with iron shutters.

Location

Warrenton, Warren County, Missouri
38.81088, -91.14933

Categories

POLITICS/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 Warren County Courthouse and Circuit Court Building listed on the National Register?

Warren County Courthouse and Circuit Court Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Warren County Courthouse and Circuit Court Building?

Warren County Courthouse and Circuit Court Building is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Warren County Courthouse and Circuit Court Building?

The period of significance for Warren County Courthouse and Circuit Court Building is recorded as the listed era.

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