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Jackson County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Jackson County Courthouse

Brownstown’s first place on the National RegisterListed Dec 15, 2011; only 1,650 of Indiana’s 2,121 listings are older
Late 19th and 20th Century RevivalsListed 2011Brownstown
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Jackson County Courthouse

Jackson County Courthouse, at 111 S. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 15, 2011: the first place in Brownstown to be listed. Only 1,650 of Indiana’s 2,121 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, as it does for 16 other Indiana listings. The listing covers 2.9 acres.

What it isHistoric courthouse located at Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana. 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 · 49 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

111 S. Main St., Brownstown · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Jackson County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2Brownstown Courthouse Square Historic DistrictDistrict · 0.1 mi on

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Questions about Jackson County Courthouse

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

Yes. It was added on Dec 15, 2011 (Register number 11000911).

Is Jackson County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is First Christian Church, 23.2 miles away.

Can you visit Jackson 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 Jackson County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 49 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 132003379 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.