About this property
Surry County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Dobson, North Carolina, United States. It was designed by Greensboro architects Raleigh James Hughes and Harry Barton and built in 1916. It is a three-story, rectangular Classical Revival-style tan brick building.
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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 79001751. It was listed on May 9, 1979.
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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 Surry County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Surry County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Surry County Courthouse?
Surry County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Surry County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Surry County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
Can I research the history near Surry County Courthouse?
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