About this property
The Barbour County Courthouse in Philippi, Barbour County, West Virginia, USA is a monumental public building constructed between 1903 and 1905 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style. It dominates the town center and is the county's chief symbol of government. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
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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 80004014. It was listed on February 22, 1980.
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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 Barbour County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Barbour County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Barbour County Courthouse?
Barbour County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barbour County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Barbour County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.
Can I research the history near Barbour County Courthouse?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Barbour County Courthouse will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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