Douglas County Courthouse
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About Douglas County Courthouse
Douglas County Courthouse, at 1616 Eighth St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 6, 1986. It was among the first 8 of Minden’s 10 listings, with four others the same day. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 14 other Nevada listings. It was listed as part of Architecture of Frederick J. DeLongchamps TR. Eight more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCourthouse in Nevada. 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 · 7 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
1616 Eighth St., Minden · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
12 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Douglas County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Douglas County Courthouse
Is Douglas County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 6, 1986 (Register number 86002266).
Is Douglas County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nevada has 8 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is McKeen Motor Car #70, 13.3 miles away.
Can you visit Douglas 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 Douglas County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 7 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 63816177 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.