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Daviess County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Daviess County Courthouse

Gallatin’s first place on the National RegisterListed Nov 14, 1980; only 431 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older
Second Renaissance RevivalListed 1980Gallatin
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Daviess County Courthouse

Daviess County Courthouse, at Public Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 14, 1980: the first place in Gallatin to be listed. Only 431 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Second Renaissance Revival, as it does for 16 other Missouri listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

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 · 30 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

Public Sq., Gallatin · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Daviess County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2Daviess County Rotary Jail and Sheriff's ResidenceOctagon Mode · next door
  3. 3Ray, A., Taylor HouseQueen Anne revival Style · 0.1 mi on

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Questions about Daviess County Courthouse

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

Yes. It was added on Nov 14, 1980 (Register number 80002350).

Is Daviess County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Daviess 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 Daviess County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 63818757 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.