
Old Perry County Courthouse
Also known as Rome Schoolhouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Perry County Courthouse
Old Perry County Courthouse, at Town Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1981. The Register lists it for its education and politics, at the local level. The listing covers 1.3 acres.
What it isCourthouse in Rome, Indiana, 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 · 103 MB · National Archives↗Finding Old Perry County Courthouse
Town Sq., Tobin Township















No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Old Perry County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Old Perry County Courthouse
Is Old Perry County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 12, 1981 (Register number 81000006).
Is Old Perry County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cannelton Cotton Mills, 12.1 miles away.
Can you visit Old Perry 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 Old Perry County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 103 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 132004450 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.