About this property
The former Vance County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina, United States. It was originally built in 1884, before it was extensively remodeled in 1908 by Milburn, Heister & Company in the Neoclassical style. It is a two-story, tan brick, cross-plan building with a monumental front portico supported by brick columns.
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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 79001757. 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 Vance County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Vance County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Vance County Courthouse?
Vance County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Vance County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Vance County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1884.
Can I research the history near Vance County Courthouse?
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