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The Jefferson County Courthouse is a historic building in Charles Town, West Virginia, USA. The building is historically notable as the site of two trials for treason: that of John Brown in 1859 (treason against Virginia), and those of unionizing coal miners from Mingo County, West Virginia (treason against West Virginia), a consequence of the Battle of Blair Mountain, whose trials were moved from the southern part of the state in 1922 as a result of a change of venue. It was designated a…
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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 73001910. It was listed on July 9, 1973.
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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 Jefferson County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Jefferson County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Jefferson County Courthouse?
Jefferson County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jefferson County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Jefferson County Courthouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1859.
Can I research the history near Jefferson County Courthouse?
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