About this property
The Archer County Courthouse and Jail is a historic courthouse building on Public Square and Sycamore and Pecan Streets in Archer City, Texas. Archer County was organized in 1880. The Romanesque style courthouse was built during 1891-92 and replaced a wooden courthouse from 1880.
Location
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 77001424. It was listed on December 23, 1977.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Archer County Courthouse and Jail listed on the National Register?
Archer County Courthouse and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Archer County Courthouse and Jail?
Archer County Courthouse and Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Archer County Courthouse and Jail?
The period of significance for Archer County Courthouse and Jail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1880.
Can I research the history near Archer County Courthouse and Jail?
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