About this property
Amite County Courthouse is in Liberty, Mississippi, the county seat for Amite County, Mississippi. It was built from 1839–1841 and is the oldest extant county courthouse building in the state. It is a Mississippi Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 74001055. It was listed on April 8, 1974.
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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 Amite County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Amite County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Amite County Courthouse?
Amite County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Amite County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Amite County Courthouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1839.
Can I research the history near Amite County Courthouse?
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