Washington County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Washington County Courthouse
Washington County Courthouse, at Public Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 16, 1980. It was among the first 2 of Salem’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its conservation and politics, at the local level. It describes its style as Richardsonian Romanesque, as it does for 28 other Indiana listings. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCourthouse in 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 · 17 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Public Sq., Salem · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Washington County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Washington County Courthouse
Is Washington County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 16, 1980 (Register number 80000047).
Is Washington County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Washington 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 Washington County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 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 132005151 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.