About this property
The Refugio County Courthouse, at 808 Commerce in Refugio, Texas, is a courthouse which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It was built in 1917 in a Mission style design by architect Atlee B. Ayres. It was greatly enlarged and renovated in 1951 into a Moderne style design by Irving H. Dunbar.
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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 02000895. It was listed on August 21, 2002.
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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 Refugio County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Refugio County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Refugio County Courthouse?
Refugio County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Refugio County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Refugio County Courthouse is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1951.
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