Smith County Courthouse (Tennessee)
The Smith County Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Carthage, Tennessee, United States.
Smith County Courthouse | |
 The Smith County Courthouse in 2008 | |
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| Location | Court Square, Main Street between 2nd and 3rd, Carthage, Tennessee |
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| Coordinates | 36°15′05.9″N 85°57′08.6″W |
| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1877 |
| Architect | Henry C. Jackson |
| Architectural style | Second Empire |
| NRHP reference No. | 79002483[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 17, 1979 |
Location
The courthouse is located on the Court Square in Carthage, a small town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States.[2][3][4] It overlooks the Cumberland River.[4]
History
It was designed by architect Henry C. Jackson in the Second Empire architectural style.[2][3][4] It has a mansard roof with a cupola.[4]
Architectural significance
It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since April 17, 1979.[3]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Historic Attractions". Visit Smith County, Tennessee. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- "Smith County Courthouse". National Park Service. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- "National Register of Historic Places--Nomination Form: Smith County Courthouse". National Park Service. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
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