About this property
The Putnam County Courthouse in Winfield, West Virginia was built in 1900 to replace an 1848 structure which partially collapsed in 1899. The Romanesque Revival building was designed by architect Frank Pierce Milburn with a hip roof and octagonal towers at all four corners. It is similar to the Summers County Courthouse in Hinton, West Virginia.
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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 00000775. It was listed on July 4, 2000.
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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 Putnam County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Putnam County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 4, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Putnam County Courthouse?
Putnam County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Putnam County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Putnam County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1848.
Can I research the history near Putnam County Courthouse?
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 Putnam County Courthouse will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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