About this property
The Fulton County Courthouse , originally the Tryon County Courthouse, and for a time the Montgomery County Courthouse, is a historic courthouse building located on North William Street at the corner of West Main Street in Johnstown, Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1772 to 1773 and is a Late Georgian style public building. It is the oldest existing Court House in the State of New York and one of the oldest in the United States still being used as a Court House. It was the county courthouse for Tryon and Montgomery Counties until May, 1836, when the county seat was moved to Fonda. After a time in private hands, it became the courthouse for the new Fulton County, created in April, 1838.
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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 72000841. It was listed on July 23, 1972.
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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 Fulton County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Fulton County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Fulton County Courthouse?
Fulton County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fulton County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Fulton County Courthouse is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1772.
Can I research the history near Fulton County Courthouse?
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