National Register of Historic Places

Guilford County Office and Court Building

High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina
Listed
December 20, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88002843

Location

258 S. Main St.
High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina
35.95402, -80.00524

Significance

Guilford County Office and Court Building is a building in High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1988, under reference number 88002843. It is recognized for its significance in Politics/Government and Architecture.

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Stoneman's Raid — High Point NC
1865Civil War
0.1 mi
Battle of Shallow Ford (Deep River)
1781Revolutionary War
5.3 mi
Battle of Hart's Mill (NC)
1781Revolutionary War
11.1 mi
Battle of Wetzell's Ford
1781Revolutionary War
12 mi

Questions about this property

When was Guilford County Office and Court Building listed on the National Register?

Guilford County Office and Court Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 20, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Guilford County Office and Court Building?

Guilford County Office and Court Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Guilford County Office and Court Building?

The period of significance for Guilford County Office and Court Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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