Chemung County Courthouse Complex
National Register of Historic Places

Chemung County Courthouse Complex

Elmira, Chemung County, New York
Listed
August 11, 1971
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
71000531

Location

210-228 Lake St., between Market and E. Church Sts.
Elmira, Chemung County, New York
42.09056, -76.80153

Significance

Chemung County Courthouse Complex is a historic district in Elmira, Chemung County, New York. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1971, under reference number 71000531. Its period of significance dates to the Early Republic era (around 1836). It is recognized for its significance in Community Planning and Development, Politics/Government and Architecture.

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Chemung County Courthouse Complex listed on the National Register?

Chemung County Courthouse Complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Chemung County Courthouse Complex?

Chemung County Courthouse Complex is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chemung County Courthouse Complex?

The period of significance for Chemung County Courthouse Complex is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1836.

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