Scottsburg Courthouse Square Historic District

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Scottsburg Courthouse Square Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Scottsburg Courthouse
Scottsburg Courthouse
Location: Scottsburg, Indiana
Architect: Baty, Andrew; et.al.
Architectural style(s): Late Victorian, Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements
Added to NRHP: June 22, 2003
NRHP Reference#: 03000547 [1]
Governing body: Local

The Scottsburg Courthouse Square Historic District, within Scottsburg, Indiana, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. The courthouse was built in 1873-1874 after the decision was made to finally locate the county seat of Scott County into a central location within the county, which caused the founding of Scottsburg.

The boundaries of the district are roughly First, Kerton, Railroad & Wardell Streets. Besides the courthouse, the Scottsburg Depot is also within the district. Also of interest is a Carnegie Library.

[edit] References

  1. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
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