National Register of Historic Places

Old Madison County Courthouse

Morrisville, Madison County, New York
Listed
June 14, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001860

About this property

Old Madison County Courthouse is a historic courthouse and institutional building located at Morrisville in Madison County, New York, United States. It is a detached, two-story rectangular frame building measuring 42 feet by 88 feet with a full basement. It was built in 1865 and expanded to its present size in 1877. In 1910, the building was acquired by the State of New York for classroom space for the agricultural college established at Morrisville. It was renamed Madison Hall and used for classrooms, offices, laboratories, the gymnasium, and assembly hall until 1975. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Location

Morrisville, Madison County, New York
42.89813, -75.64143

Categories

EDUCATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Old Madison County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Old Madison County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Old Madison County Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Old Madison County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Old Madison County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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