About this property
Monongalia County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. A courthouse was erected in 1784. The current structure built in 1891. This Romanesque style building consists of a two-story building with a basement, five-story clock tower and a three-story South tower. The building measures at 99’ by 83’ by 99’ by 76’ with the first story at fifteen feet high and the second story at twenty-two feet high.
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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 85001525. It was listed on July 7, 1985.
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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 Monongalia County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Monongalia County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 7, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Monongalia County Courthouse?
Monongalia County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Monongalia County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Monongalia County Courthouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1784.
Can I research the history near Monongalia County Courthouse?
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