Mitchell County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Mitchell County Courthouse
Mitchell County Courthouse, at Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1979. The Register lists it for its politics, architecture and social history, at the state level. It describes its style as Neo-Classical Revival, as it does for 80 other North Carolina listings. It was listed as part of North Carolina County Courthouses TR.
What it isCourthouse in North Carolina, 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 · 32 MB · National Archives↗Finding Mitchell County Courthouse
Main St., Bakersville
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Neo-Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Neo-Classical Revival.
Memories of Mitchell County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Mitchell County Courthouse
Is Mitchell County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 10, 1979 (Register number 79001736).
Is Mitchell County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Sycamore Shoals, 23.2 miles away.
Can you visit Mitchell 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 Mitchell County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 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 47718261 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.