Hancock County Courthouse
A courthouse on Main St, in the middle of things: 132 places within a five-minute walk. One of 15 town & public services in Carthage.















On the National Register since 1986

Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District
Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 13, 1986. It is significant for its commerce, politics and architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Commercial and Italianate and Georgian Revival and Romanesque and Greek Revival. The district takes in 42 historic buildings.
The Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District is a historic district encompassing the courthouse square of Carthage, Hancock County, Illinois. The district includes 52 buildings, 42 of which are considered contributing to the district's historic character. The 1908 Hancock County Courthouse, a three-story limestone Beaux-Arts building, is the centerpiece of the district. The courthouse is surrounded by commercial…
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132 places within a five-minute walk of Hancock County Courthouse.
500 Main St
The nearest neighbor is Carthage Farmers Market, 1 min walk away.
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