National Register of Historic Places

Greenville County Courthouse

Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina
Listed
April 6, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94000300

About this property

Greenville County Courthouse, also known as Greenville Family Courts Building, is a historic courthouse located at Greenville, South Carolina. It was built in 1918, and is a Beaux-Arts style brick and concrete building with terra cotta trim. The building consists of a three-story front section, with an eight-story tower behind. The building served as the courthouse for Greenville County until 1950 when the court was moved to a new building. The Family Court of Greenville County was located then in the building and remained there until 1991. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. Today, the courthouse serves as the site for M. Judson Booksellers, a locally owned independent bookstore. M. Judson Booksellers was named after Mary Camilla Judson, a long-time educator at the Greenville Women's College, what is today Furman University.

Location

130 S. Main St.
Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina
34.84880, -82.40034

Categories

ARCHITECTURELAWPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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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 Greenville County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Greenville County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 6, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Greenville County Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Greenville County Courthouse?

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

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