Burleigh County Courthouse
National Register of Historic Places

Burleigh County Courthouse

Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
Listed
November 14, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
85002980

Location

Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
46.80787, -100.78391

Significance

Burleigh County Courthouse is a building in Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1985, under reference number 85002980. Its period of significance dates to the Civil War era (around 1931). 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

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Questions about this property

When was Burleigh County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Burleigh County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Burleigh County Courthouse?

Burleigh County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Burleigh County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Burleigh County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1931.

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