About this property
The first Lincoln County Courthouse, also known as the Pioche Courthouse and the Old Lincoln County Courthouse, in Pioche, Nevada earned the title "Million Dollar Courthouse" after it cost $75,000 to build in 1872 (equivalent to $2,020,000 in 2025), for a relatively small building. With added costs attributed to finance charges and fiscal mismanagement, the cost in 1872 dollars came to over $800,000 (equivalent to $21,500,000 in 2025). The debt incurred by the county was not retired until 1938, …
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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 78001724. It was listed on February 23, 1978.
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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 Lincoln County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Lincoln County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Lincoln County Courthouse?
Lincoln County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lincoln County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Lincoln County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1872.
Can I research the history near Lincoln County Courthouse?
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