About this property
The Jeff Davis County Courthouse is located in the town of Fort Davis, the seat of Jeff Davis County in the U.S. state of Texas. The courthouse was constructed between 1910-1911 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has also designated the building as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark since 2000 and, along with the surrounding courthouse square, as a State Antiquities Landmark since 2003.
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 02000728. It was listed on July 10, 2002.
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 Jeff Davis County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Jeff Davis County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Jeff Davis County Courthouse?
Jeff Davis County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jeff Davis County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Jeff Davis County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.
Can I research the history near Jeff Davis County Courthouse?
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