About this property
The Hughes County Courthouse, located on Capitol Avenue in Pierre, is the center of government of Hughes County, South Dakota. The courthouse was built from 1934 to 1935, replacing a building built in 1883. Architects Hugill & Blatherwick designed the building in the Moderne style with Art Deco details, a common design choice in courthouses of the period.
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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 92001859. It was listed on February 10, 1993.
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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 Hughes County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Hughes County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Hughes County Courthouse?
Hughes County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hughes County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Hughes County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Hughes County Courthouse?
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