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., Main at Lincoln Park Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 25, 1977. It was among the first 2 of Springfield’s 30 listings. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Georgian, as it does for 43 other Kentucky listings. Nine more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCourthouse in Kentucky, 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 · 25 MB · National Archives↗1977 to today
- 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2008
Washington county courthouse - 2026On the Register for 49 years
An old view of Washington County Courthouse
Postcards and photographs from Springfield’s archive whose captions name it, from 2008. Tap one to see it full screen.
2008Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Public Sq., Main at Lincoln Park Rd., Springfield · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
11 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Georgian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Georgian.
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 Jul 25, 1977 (Register number 77000660).
Is Washington County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Kentucky has 30 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Burks' Distillery, 7.6 miles away.
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 25 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 123852065 · Wikidata · old views from Springfield’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.