Burke County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Burke County Courthouse
Burke County Courthouse, at Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 14, 1985. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It was listed as part of North Dakota County Courthouses TR. The listing covers 2.1 acres.
What it isCourthouse in North Dakota, 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 · 13 MB · National Archives↗Finding Burke County Courthouse
Main St., Bowbells
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Burke County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Burke County Courthouse
Is Burke County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 14, 1985 (Register number 85002979).
Is Burke County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Dakota has 4 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Burke 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 Burke County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 13 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 75325974 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.