Mercer County Courthouse (West Virginia)
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Mercer County Courthouse | |
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Mercer County Courthouse, July 2007 | |
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| Location | Courthouse Sq., Princeton, West Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°21′56″N 81°6′12″W / 37.36556°N 81.10333°WCoordinates: 37°21′56″N 81°6′12″W / 37.36556°N 81.10333°W |
| Built | 1930 |
| Architect | Mahood, Alex B.; Boone, Eason & Wood |
| Architectural style | Moderne, Art Deco |
| Governing body | Local |
| NRHP Reference # | 80004032 |
| Added to NRHP | November 28, 1980[1] |
The Mercer County Courthouse in Princeton, West Virginia was built in 1930-31 in the Art Moderne style. Designed by Alex B. Mahood, it is the most significant example of the style in southern West Virginia. Friezes above the front and rear doors were designed by Mrs. S.L. Mahood, the mother of the architect.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15.
- ↑ Rodney S. Collins (July 14, 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Nomination: Mercer County Courthouse" (pdf). National Park Service.
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