About this property
The Swain County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Main and Fry Streets in Bryson City, the county seat of Swain County, North Carolina. The two-story Classical Revival structure was designed by Frank Pierce Milburn and R. S. Smith, and built in 1908. It has a central core block, which is fronted by a Classical tetrastyle portico with Ionic columns and has a hip roof.
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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 79001752. 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 Swain County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Swain County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Swain County Courthouse?
Swain County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Swain County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Swain County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Swain County Courthouse?
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