About this property
Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District is a historic courthouse and national historic district located at Charlottesville, Virginia. The district encompasses 22 contributing buildings and 1 contributing object (the Thomas Jonathan Jackson sculpture) centered on Court Square. The original section of the courthouse was built in 1803 in the Federal style and is now the north wing. The courthouse is a two-story, five-bay, T-shaped brick building with a Greek Revival style portico. Other notable buildings include the Levy Opera House (c.
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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 72001503. It was listed on June 29, 1972.
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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 Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District listed on the National Register?
Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District?
Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District?
The period of significance for Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District?
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