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Inyo County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Inyo County Courthouse

On the National Register since 199828 years
Neo-Classical RevivalListed 1998Independence

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

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About Inyo County Courthouse

Inyo County Courthouse, at 168 N. Edwards St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 23, 1998. The Register lists it for its economics, politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Neo-Classical Revival, as it does for 18 other California listings. The listing covers 1.5 acres.

What it isHistoric courthouse in Independence, California. 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 · 24 MB · National Archives↗
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168 N. Edwards St., Independence

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Questions about Inyo County Courthouse

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

Yes. It was added on Jan 23, 1998 (Register number 97001664).

Is Inyo County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Inyo 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 Inyo County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 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 123858828 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.