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Scott County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Scott County Courthouse

On the National Register since 200422 years
Beaux ArtsListed 2004Benton

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Scott County Courthouse

Scott County Courthouse, at 131 S. Winchester St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 28, 2004. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Beaux Arts, as it does for 27 other Missouri listings. The listing covers 1.1 acres.

What it isCourthouse in Missouri, 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 · 17 MB · National Archives↗
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131 S. Winchester St., Benton

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about Scott County Courthouse

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

Yes. It was added on Jan 28, 2004 (Register number 03001505).

Is Scott County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Scott 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 Scott County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 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 63820132 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.