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Putnam County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Putnam County Courthouse

Carmel’s first place on the National RegisterListed Aug 11, 1976; only 608 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older
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About Putnam County Courthouse

Putnam County Courthouse, at At jct. of NY 52 and NY 301, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 11, 1976: the first place in Carmel to be listed. Only 608 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level.

What it isCourthouse in New York, 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 · 27 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1976 to today

  1. 1976Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  2. 2012New Putnam County Courthouse April 2012
  3. 2026On the Register for 50 years
In old photographs

An old view of Putnam County Courthouse

Postcards and photographs from Carmel’s archive whose captions name it, from 2012. Tap one to see it full screen.

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New Putnam County Courthouse April 20122012
New Putnam County Courthouse April 2012
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

At jct. of NY 52 and NY 301, Carmel · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Putnam County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2Reed Memorial LibraryTudor Revival · 0.3 mi on
Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

SGilead CemeteryBuilt 17661.3 mi

Memories of Putnam County Courthouse

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Questions about Putnam County Courthouse

Is Putnam County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 11, 1976 (Register number 76001264).

Is Putnam County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Elephant Hotel, 6.7 miles away.

Can you visit Putnam 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 Putnam County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 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 75321044 · Wikidata · old views from Carmel’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.