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Lancaster County Courthouse

Lancaster County Courthouse is a historic place in Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000788.

Lancaster, Lancaster County, South CarolinaListed February 24, 1971NRIS #71000788★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of Lancaster County Courthouse
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About this place

What is Lancaster County Courthouse?

Lancaster County Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Lancaster, South Carolina. Built in 1828, it has been in continuous use since then. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973, as a possible work of Robert Mills, an important American architect of the first half of the 19th century. It also has the distinction of being the site of the last witch trials to take place in the United States.

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Listing details

Name
Lancaster County Courthouse
City
Lancaster
County
Lancaster County
State
South Carolina
Listed on the National Register
February 24, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000788
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
34.71931, -80.77396
When was Lancaster County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Lancaster County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1971.

Where is Lancaster County Courthouse located?

Lancaster County Courthouse is located in Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina at approximately 34.71931, -80.77396. See the map above.

Is Lancaster County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lancaster County Courthouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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