Old Clay County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Old Clay County Courthouse
Old Clay County Courthouse, at Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 20, 1979. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isHistoric building in Clay, West Virginia, USA. 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 · 106 MB · National Archives↗Finding Old Clay County Courthouse
Main St., Clay
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Old Clay County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Old Clay County Courthouse
Is Old Clay County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 20, 1979 (Register number 79002573).
Is Old Clay County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; West Virginia has 18 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Old Clay 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 Old Clay County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 106 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 86534933 · Wikidata · old views from Clay’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.