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Norfolk County Courthouse

Norfolk County Courthouse is a historic place in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001312.

Dedham, Norfolk County, MassachusettsListed November 28, 1972NRIS #72001312★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Norfolk County Courthouse?

The Norfolk County Courthouse, also known as the William D. Delahunt Courthouse, is a National Historic Landmark at 650 High Street in Dedham, Massachusetts. It currently houses the Norfolk County Superior Court. It is significant as a well-preserved Greek Revival courthouse of the 1820s, and as the site a century later of the famous Sacco-Vanzetti trial. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It replaced an earlier courthouse, built in 1795.

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Listing details

Name
Norfolk County Courthouse
City
Dedham
County
Norfolk County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
November 28, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001312
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.24867, -71.17628
When was Norfolk County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Norfolk County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972.

Where is Norfolk County Courthouse located?

Norfolk County Courthouse is located in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.24867, -71.17628. See the map above.

Is Norfolk County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

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

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