About this property
The Douglas County Courthouse and Auditor's Office in Armour, South Dakota was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The courthouse, built in 1927, is a Classical Revival building designed by Sioux Falls architects Perkins & McWayne. It is a three-story red brick building, 81.2 by 61.2 feet (24.7 m × 18.7 m) in plan, with brick laid in Flemish bond.
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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 78002549. It was listed on March 20, 1978.
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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 Douglas County Courthouse and Auditor's Office listed on the National Register?
Douglas County Courthouse and Auditor's Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Douglas County Courthouse and Auditor's Office?
Douglas County Courthouse and Auditor's Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Douglas County Courthouse and Auditor's Office?
The period of significance for Douglas County Courthouse and Auditor's Office is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Douglas County Courthouse and Auditor's Office?
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