Norman County Courthouse
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About Norman County Courthouse
Norman County Courthouse, at 16 E.3rd Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 1983: the first place in Ada to be listed. Only 879 of Minnesota’s 1,697 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture and politics, at the state level. It describes its style as Romanesque, as it does for 43 other Minnesota listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding. 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 · 21 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
16 E.3rd Ave., Ada · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Norman County CourthouseStart here
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Congregational Church of AdaCraftsman · next door - 3
Ada Village HallClassical Revival · 0.3 mi on
Memories of Norman County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Norman County Courthouse
Is Norman County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 9, 1983 (Register number 83000923).
Is Norman County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Norman 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 Norman County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 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 93202417 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.