About this property
The Tucker County Courthouse and Jail in Parsons, West Virginia was built between 1898 and 1900 in a combination of Flemish Renaissance and Romanesque Revival styles. The red pressed-brick structure is flanked by a "jail and jailer's residence" built in 1896 in a similar style. The main courthouse was designed by architect Frank P. Milburn and built by P.O. Shrake.
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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 84003680. It was listed on August 22, 1984.
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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 Tucker County Courthouse and Jail listed on the National Register?
Tucker County Courthouse and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Tucker County Courthouse and Jail?
Tucker County Courthouse and Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tucker County Courthouse and Jail?
The period of significance for Tucker County Courthouse and Jail is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
Can I research the history near Tucker County Courthouse and Jail?
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