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Wise County Courthouse
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National Register of Historic Places

Wise County Courthouse

Wise’s first place on the National RegisterListed Mar 2, 1981; only 809 of Virginia’s 3,272 listings are older
Renaissance RevivalListed 1981Wise
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Wise County Courthouse

Wise County Courthouse, at VA 640, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 2, 1981: the first place in Wise to be listed. Only 809 of Virginia’s 3,272 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, transportation, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Renaissance Revival, as it does for 9 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 1 acre. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isCourthouse in Virginia, 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 · 18 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes

VA 640, Wise · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Wise County CourthouseStart here
  2. 2Colonial HotelLate 19th and 20th Century Revivals · Built 1910 · next door
  3. 3E.M. Fulton HouseQueen Anne · 0.2 mi on

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Questions about Wise County Courthouse

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

Yes. It was added on Mar 2, 1981 (Register number 81000649).

Is Wise County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Wise 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 Wise County Courthouse?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 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 41684182 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.