Polk County Courthouse (North Carolina)

Polk County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located in Columbus, Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1859 and is a two-story, T-shaped, Greek Revival style brick building. The front facade features an engaged, three-bay portico with a plain pediment supported by four square pillars. Atop the roof is a three-stage cupola.[2]

Polk County Courthouse
Polk County Courthouse in 2015
Polk County Courthouse (North Carolina) is located in North Carolina
Polk County Courthouse (North Carolina)
Polk County Courthouse (North Carolina) is located in the United States
Polk County Courthouse (North Carolina)
Location1 Courthouse St.,
Columbus, North Carolina
Coordinates35°15′5″N 82°11′54″W / 35.25139°N 82.19833°W / 35.25139; -82.19833
Area1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1859 (1859)
Built byEphraim Clayton, George W. Shakelford
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.74001371[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 8, 1974

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[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. ^ Survey and Planning Unit Staff (September 1974). "Polk County Courthouse" (pdf). National Register of Historic Places - Nomination and Inventory. North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 2015-02-01.
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