About this property
The Hampshire County Courthouse is a Neoclassical edifice in the center of downtown Romney, county seat of Hampshire County, West Virginia. The present building was constructed in 1922 to replace the previous 1833 Neoclassical courthouse that had been destroyed by fire in 1921. The original bell from the 1833 courthouse hangs in the domed bell tower.
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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 05001006. It was listed on September 6, 2005.
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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 Hampshire County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Hampshire County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Hampshire County Courthouse?
Hampshire County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hampshire County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Hampshire County Courthouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1833.
Can I research the history near Hampshire 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 Hampshire County Courthouse will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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