About this property
The Chester County Courthouse is an historic county courthouse building located at 133 East Main Street, Court Square in Henderson, Chester County, Tennessee. Built in 1913 in the Classical Revival style of architecture. it is the third courthouse that Chester County has had, the previous ones having burned down.
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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 79002418. It was listed on March 25, 1979.
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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 Chester County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Chester County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Chester County Courthouse?
Chester County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chester County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Chester County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1913.
Can I research the history near Chester County Courthouse?
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