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Casey County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Casey County Courthouse

Liberty’s first place on the National RegisterListed Aug 29, 1977; only 385 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older
RomanesqueListed 1977Liberty
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About Casey County Courthouse

Casey County Courthouse, at Courthouse Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1977: the first place in Liberty to be listed. Only 385 of Kentucky’s 3,367 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Romanesque, as it does for 53 other Kentucky listings. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isCounty courthouse in Liberty, Kentucky. 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 · 34 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1888 to today

  1. 1888Built, designed by McDonald Brothers
  2. 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2011Casey County Courthouse
  4. 2026On the Register for 49 years
In old photographs

An old view of Casey County Courthouse

Postcards and photographs from Liberty’s archive whose captions name it, from 2011. Tap one to see it full screen.

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Casey County Courthouse2011
Casey County Courthouse
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Courthouse Sq., Liberty · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Casey County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2Liberty Downtown Historic DistrictRomanesque · next door

Memories of Casey County Courthouse

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Questions about Casey County Courthouse

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

Yes. It was added on Aug 29, 1977 (Register number 77000607).

Is Casey County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Battle of Mill Springs Historic Areas, 23.8 miles away.

Can you visit Casey 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 Casey County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 34 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 123849640 · Wikidata · old views from Liberty’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.