About this property
The Tyler County Courthouse and Jail in Middlebourne, West Virginia, was built in 1854 to replace an 1829 structure. The courthouse was extensively renovated and modified in 1922 to a design by E.C.S. Holmboe and a Mr. Pogue of Clarksburg.
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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 80004044. It was listed on June 22, 1980.
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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 Tyler County Courthouse and Jail listed on the National Register?
Tyler County Courthouse and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Tyler County Courthouse and Jail?
Tyler County Courthouse and Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tyler County Courthouse and Jail?
The period of significance for Tyler County Courthouse and Jail is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1829.
Can I research the history near Tyler County Courthouse and Jail?
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 Tyler County Courthouse and Jail will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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