Dent County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Dent County Courthouse
Dent County Courthouse, at Main and 4th Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 23, 1972. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 40 other Missouri listings. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isHouse in Missouri, United States of America. 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↗Finding Dent County Courthouse
Main and 4th Sts., Salem
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Dent County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Dent County Courthouse
Is Dent County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 23, 1972 (Register number 72000711).
Is Dent County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Dent 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 Dent 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 63818771 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.