Old McDonald County Courthouse
Also known as McDonald County Courthouse; McDonald County Historical Museum
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old McDonald County Courthouse
Old McDonald County Courthouse, at 400 N. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 2012: the first place in Pineville to be listed. Only 1,993 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Foursquare, as it does for 14 other Missouri listings.
What it isCounty courthouse in Pinevill, Missouri. 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 · 27 MB · National Archives↗1871 to today
- 1871Built
- 2012Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 14 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
400 N. Main St., Pineville · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Old McDonald County CourthouseStart here
- 2Old McDonald County JailBuilding · next door
Memories of Old McDonald County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Old McDonald County Courthouse
Is Old McDonald County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 1, 2012 (Register number 12000251).
Is Old McDonald County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Old McDonald 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 Old McDonald County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 63819739 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.