Carlinville Historic District

The Carlinville Historic District includes the oldest sections of Carlinville, Illinois. The district consists of much of central and eastern Carlinville and is roughly bounded by Oak Street, Mulberry Street, Morgan Street, and the eastern city limits. The Macoupin County Courthouse, a Beaux-Arts building built in 1867–70, is the focal point of the district. The courthouse is situated in a public square in downtown Carlinville and is surrounded by some of the city's oldest businesses. The district also includes large residential sections; popular architectural styles in these areas include Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne.[2]

Carlinville Historic District
The Macoupin County Courthouse
Carlinville Historic District is located in Illinois
Carlinville Historic District
Carlinville Historic District is located in the United States
Carlinville Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by Oak, Mulberry, Morgan, and E. city limits, Carlinville, Illinois
Coordinates39°16′46″N 89°52′17″W / 39.27944°N 89.87139°W / 39.27944; -89.87139
Area34 acres (14 ha)
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Italianate, Federal, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.76000721[1]
Added to NRHPMay 17, 1976

The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1976.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Wagner, Robert (October 20, 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form:" (PDF). National Park Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 2, 2014.