Barnstable County Courthouse
Also known as Barnstable County Superior Courthouse
About Barnstable County Courthouse
Barnstable County Courthouse, at Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 11, 1981. It was among the first 5 of Barnstable Town’s 82 listings. The Register lists it for its law, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 828 other Massachusetts listings.
What it isHistoric courthouse. 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 · 40 MB · National Archives↗1831 to today
- 1831Built, designed by Alexander Parris; Isaiah Rogers
- 1981Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 45 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
Main St., Barnstable Town · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Barnstable County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Barnstable County Courthouse
Is Barnstable County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 11, 1981 (Register number 81000104).
Is Barnstable County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Kennedy Compound, 4.9 miles away.
Can you visit Barnstable County Courthouse?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Barnstable County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 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 63794071 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.