Morgan County Courthouse
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About Morgan County Courthouse
Morgan County Courthouse, at 300 W. State St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 19, 1986. It was among the first 6 of Jacksonville’s 10 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 207 other Illinois listings. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isLocal government building in the United States. 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 · 29 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
300 W. State St., Jacksonville · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of Morgan County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Morgan County Courthouse
Is Morgan County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 19, 1986 (Register number 86003167).
Is Morgan County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Morgan 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 Morgan County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 29 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 28893775 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.