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Coffee County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Coffee County Courthouse

Elba’s first place on the National RegisterListed May 8, 1973; only 94 of Alabama’s 1,349 listings are older
RichardsonianListed 1973Elba

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Coffee County Courthouse

Coffee County Courthouse, at Courthouse Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1973: the first place in Elba to be listed. Only 94 of Alabama’s 1,349 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Richardsonian, as it does for 2 other Alabama listings. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isCourthouse in Elba, Alabama, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 28 MB · National Archives↗
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Courthouse Sq., Elba

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Questions about Coffee County Courthouse

Is Coffee County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 8, 1973 (Register number 73000335).

Is Coffee County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Coffee County Courthouse?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Coffee County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77835926 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.