About this property
The Billings County Courthouse in Medora, North Dakota was built c.1880 and was remodeled in 1913 with architect John Tester. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. According to its NRHP nomination, the courthouse "symbolizes the orderly administration of justice in a county which is one of the least populated in North Dakota.
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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 77001016. It was listed on December 16, 1977.
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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 Billings County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Billings County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Billings County Courthouse?
Billings County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Billings County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Billings County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1880.
Can I research the history near Billings County Courthouse?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Billings County Courthouse will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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