Mercer County Courthouse - Princeton, WV
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The Mercer County Courthouse is located on Main St in downtown Princeton, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WMFD9T
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2012
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“The Mercer County Courthouse in Princeton, West Virginia was built in 1930-31 in the Art Moderne style. Designed by Alex B. Mahood, it is the most significant example of the style in southern West Virginia. Friezes above the front and rear doors were designed by Mrs. S.L. Mahood, the mother of the architect.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.”
Source: Wikipedia Mercer County Courthouse (West Virginia)
There are two historic markers in front of the courthouse, a bi-centennial bell, and a statue.
Street address:
Courthouse Sq.
501 Main St
Princeton, WV USA
24740
County / Borough / Parish: Mercer
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Government / Courthouse
Current function: Government / Courthouse
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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