Somerville Courthouse
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About Somerville Courthouse
Somerville Courthouse, at SR 36, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 24, 1972: the first place in Somerville to be listed. Only 52 of Alabama’s 1,349 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 64 other Alabama listings.
What it isHistoric building in Somerville, Alabama. 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 · 27 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
SR 36, Somerville · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Somerville CourthouseStart here
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Green Pryor Rice HouseTidewater Cottage · 0.3 mi on
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Somerville Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Somerville Courthouse
Is Somerville Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 24, 1972 (Register number 72000177).
Is Somerville Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Alabama has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Propulsion and Structural Test Facility, 13.2 miles away.
Can you visit Somerville 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 Somerville Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 77837211 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.