Franklin County Courthouse
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About Franklin County Courthouse
Franklin County Courthouse, at 39 W. Oneida, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 27, 1987. It was among the first 4 of Preston’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Modern Movement, as it does for 11 other Idaho listings. It was listed as part of County Courthouses in Idaho MPS. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCourthouse in Preston, Idaho. 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 · 69 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes
39 W. Oneida, Preston · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Franklin County CourthouseStart here
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US Post Office-Preston MainClassical Revival · 0.1 mi on - 3
Matthias Cowley HouseBuilding · 0.2 mi on - 4
Oneida Stake AcademyVernacular · Built 1888 · 0.1 mi on
Modern Movement style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Modern Movement.
Memories of Franklin County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Franklin County Courthouse
Is Franklin County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 27, 1987 (Register number 87001585).
Is Franklin County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Idaho has 11 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bear River Battleground, 3.5 miles away.
Can you visit Franklin 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 Franklin County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 69 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 84248278 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.