About this property
The Marion County Courthouse is a Beaux-Arts style building in Fairmont, West Virginia, in the United States. The courthouse was constructed from 1897 to 1900, and was designed by the architectural firm of Yost & Packard of Columbus, Ohio. Its dome is topped by a figure carrying the scales of justice.
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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 79003149. It was listed on May 28, 1979.
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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 Marion County Courthouse and Sheriff's House listed on the National Register?
Marion County Courthouse and Sheriff's House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 28, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Marion County Courthouse and Sheriff's House?
Marion County Courthouse and Sheriff's House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Marion County Courthouse and Sheriff's House?
The period of significance for Marion County Courthouse and Sheriff's House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1897.
Can I research the history near Marion County Courthouse and Sheriff's House?
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 Marion County Courthouse and Sheriff's House will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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