Jackson County Courthouse (Illinois)
Jackson County Courthouse | |
Location | 1001 Walnut St. Murphysboro, Illinois |
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Coordinates | 37°45′51″N 89°20′06″W / 37.76417°N 89.33500°W |
Built | 1927 |
Architect | Nelson Strong Spencer |
Architectural style | Classical Revival, Beaux-Arts |
NRHP reference No. | 15000931[1] |
Added to NRHP | December 29, 2015 |
The Jackson County Courthouse, located at 1001 Walnut St. in
balustrades along the sides, both among the building's prominent Beaux-Arts elements, line the roof. In addition to its government functions, the courthouse has hosted large community events and serves as the focal point of downtown Murphysboro.[2]
The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 29, 2015.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/28/15 Through 12/30/15". National Park Service. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
- ^ Ensor, Rachel Malcolm (May 29, 2015). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Jackson County Courthouse" (PDF). Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Retrieved January 30, 2016.[permanent dead link]
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