Northampton County Courthouse Square
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Northampton County Courthouse Square
Northampton County Courthouse Square, at Jefferson St. between Atherton and Brown Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 11, 1977: the first place in Jackson to be listed. Only 450 of North Carolina’s 3,076 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 471 other North Carolina listings. The listing covers 2.5 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 44 MB · National Archives↗1858 to today
- 1858Built
- 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2019
Northampton County Courthouse, North Carolina - 2026On the Register for 49 years
An old view of Northampton County Courthouse Square
Postcards and photographs from Jackson’s archive whose captions name it, from 2019. Tap one to see it full screen.
2019Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Jefferson St. between Atherton and Brown Sts., Jackson · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Northampton County Courthouse SquareStart here
- 2
Amis-Bragg HouseGreek Revival · 0.1 mi on - 3
Church of the Saviour and CemeteryGothic Revival · Built 1898 · next door - 4
Jackson Historic DistrictFederal · 0.1 mi on
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Northampton County Courthouse Square
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Northampton County Courthouse Square
Is Northampton County Courthouse Square on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 11, 1977 (Register number 77001006).
Is Northampton County Courthouse Square a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Northampton County Courthouse Square?
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 Northampton County Courthouse Square?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 44 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 47721587 · Wikidata · old views from Jackson’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.