About this property
Somerset County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse building located at Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built between 1904 and 1906, and is a two-story Classical Revival building measuring 146 feet by 112 feet, and 135 feet tall. It is built of Indiana limestone and sits on a sandstone foundation.
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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 80003634. It was listed on June 26, 1980.
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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 Somerset County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Somerset County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Somerset County Courthouse?
Somerset County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Somerset County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Somerset County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.
Can I research the history near Somerset County Courthouse?
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