About this property
Morgan County Courthouse was a historic courthouse building located at Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1907 and was a two-story, three-bay, building constructed of yellow brick with limestone accents in the Neoclassical style. It featured a centered, octagonal clock tower that extended above the second story flat roof and dominated the main elevation.
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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 05001004. 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 Morgan County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Morgan County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Morgan County Courthouse?
Morgan County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Morgan County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Morgan County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1907.
Can I research the history near Morgan County Courthouse?
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