About this property
The Wood County Courthouse is a public building in downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia, in the United States. The courthouse was built in 1899 at a cost of $100,000 in the Richardsonian Romanesque style by local contractors Caldwell & Drake, according to the plans of architect L. W. Thomas of Canton, Ohio. The current courthouse is the fifth to be built in the county replacing one built in 1860.
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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 79002606. It was listed on August 28, 1979.
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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 Wood County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Wood County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Wood County Courthouse?
Wood County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wood County Courthouse?
The period of significance for Wood County Courthouse is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1860.
Can I research the history near Wood 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 Wood County Courthouse will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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