About this property
The Cameron County Courthouse is an historic courthouse building located at 20 East 5th Street in Emporium, Cameron County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1890 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture and its entire cost was paid by public subscription, $5,000 of which was given by the Philadelphia and Erie Land Company. It is distinguished by its front clock tower topped by a statue of Lady Justice.
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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 100007460. It was listed on October 20, 2022.
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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 Cameron County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Cameron County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 2022.
What type of historic resource is Cameron County Courthouse?
Cameron County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cameron County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Cameron County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Cameron County Courthouse?
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