Wilson County Courthouse - Wilson, NC
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N 35° 43.524 W 077° 54.612
18S E 236768 N 3957397
Classical Revival structure built in 1924. Still in use.
Waymark Code: WM1RVM
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/03/2007
Views: 236
Fine classical detailing with massive fluted Corinthian columns. Wide steps lead to a recessed porch, while a clock looks down upon Courthouse Square.
There is a benchmark mounted in the marble steps, on the right side. Click "Nearest Benchmarks" for details.
RESEARCH FACILITIES:
Wilson County Clerk of Superior Court has Court Records from 1850 and Probate Records from 1840. The Clerk of the Superior Court holds probate records and court records if they have not been transferred to the state archives in Raleigh. Probate records include not only wills, but also loose estates records, most of which have not been microfilmed. Court records may include apprentice bonds, bastardy bonds, and officials' or constables' bonds in addition to dockets, fee and account books, and court minutes and orders. They also have Divorce Records.
The nearby Wilson County Register of Deeds has Land Records from 1836 and Marriage Records from 1855. It is located at 101 N., Goldsboro Street. The register of deeds at the county seat holds land and vital records if they have not been transferred to the state archives in Raleigh. Land records may include deeds, grants, plats, and other miscellaneous items. Vital records include Birth and Marriage records.
The Courthouse doors are opened at 7:30AM, weekdays. However, most offices do not begin working until 8AM.
Street address:
115 E. Nash Street
(Nash Street at Goldsboro Street)
Wilson, NC United States
27893
County / Borough / Parish: Wilson County
Year listed: 1979
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering/Event
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Historic function: Government/Courthouse
Current function: Courthouse
Hours of operation: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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