About this property
Fayette County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Fayetteville, Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1894–1895, and is a 2 1/2 story, five bay wide, rectangular building with projecting wings. The basement level is built of sandstone and faced in ashlar.
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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 78002793. It was listed on September 5, 1978.
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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 Fayette County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Fayette County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Fayette County Courthouse?
Fayette County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fayette County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Fayette County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.
Can I research the history near Fayette 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 Fayette County Courthouse will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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