Calaveras County Courthouse
Also known as 5th County Seat - 1867-1966
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Calaveras County Courthouse
Calaveras County Courthouse, at Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 28, 1972. The Register lists it for its other, politics and social history, at the local level.
What it isPlace in California listed on National Register of Historic Places. 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 · 26 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Main St., San Andreas · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Calaveras County CourthouseStart here
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Thorn HouseCarpenter Gothic · 0.1 mi on
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Calaveras County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Calaveras County Courthouse
Is Calaveras County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 28, 1972 (Register number 72000221).
Is Calaveras County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Columbia Historic District, 18.9 miles away.
Can you visit Calaveras 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 Calaveras County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 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 123858468 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.