Marion County Courthouse and Sheriff's House
National Register of Historic Places

Marion County Courthouse and Sheriff's House

Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia
Listed
May 28, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79003149

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. The courthouse, located at the intersection of Adams and Jefferson Streets in downtown Fairmont, and the adjacent American Foursquare-style sheriff's residence, were jointly added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 for their architectural, artistic and governmental significance.

Location

Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia
39.48508, -80.14329

Categories

ARTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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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.

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