Washington County Courthouse
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About Washington County Courthouse
Washington County Courthouse, at W. Washington St. and Summit Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 24, 1974. It was among the first 3 of Hagerstown’s 24 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Second Empire, as it does for 40 other Maryland listings. Six more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCourthouse in Maryland. 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 · 31 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
W. Washington St. and Summit Ave., Hagerstown · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
9 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Second Empire style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Second Empire.
Memories of Washington County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Washington County Courthouse
Is Washington County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 24, 1974 (Register number 74000976).
Is Washington County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Tolson's Chapel and School, 12.8 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 31 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 106778558 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.