About this property
The Wirt County Courthouse in Elizabeth, West Virginia was built to replace a courthouse that burned May 15, 1910. The new neoclassical courthouse was designed by B.F. Smith and subsequently built by his company. The courthouse is the most significant building in the small community of Elizabeth, with a population of less than 1000.
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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 04000918. 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 Wirt County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Wirt County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Wirt County Courthouse?
Wirt County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wirt County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Wirt County Courthouse is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1000.
Can I research the history near Wirt 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 Wirt County Courthouse will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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