About this property
The Ritchie County Courthouse in Harrisville, West Virginia, is a Neoclassical Revival building designed in 1923 by Clarksburg architects Holmboe & Pogue, and built by Forman & Putnam. It replaced an 1874 courthouse. The courthouse is relatively elaborate compared to its largely rural setting.
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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 04000916. It was listed on August 24, 2004.
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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 Ritchie County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Ritchie County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Ritchie County Courthouse?
Ritchie County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ritchie County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Ritchie County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1923.
Can I research the history near Ritchie County Courthouse?
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