The Jackson County Courthouse, located at 1001 Walnut St. in Murphysboro, is the county courthouse serving Jackson County, Illinois. Built in 1927, the courthouse was the fourth built by the county and the third in Murphysboro. Architect Nelson Strong Spencer designed the courthouse in a mix of the Classical Revival and Beaux-Arts styles. The front entrance features a pediment and entablature supported by four columns, all designed according to the Doric order. A parapet and a terrace with 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]
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| 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 courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 29, 2015.[1]
References edit
- ^ 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]
