Esmeralda County Courthouse facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Esmeralda County Courthouse |
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| Completed | 1907 |
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| Floor count | 2 |
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| Main contractor | John Shea |
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Esmeralda County Courthouse
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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 Location in Nevada
Location in the United States
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| Location | NE corner of Crook and Euclid Avenues Goldfield, Nevada |
| Built | 1907 |
| Part of | Goldfield Historic District (ID82003213) |
| Added to NRHP | June 14, 1982 |
The Esmeralda County Courthouse is a very old and important building in Goldfield, Nevada. It was built in 1907 and has two floors. This courthouse is where many important decisions for Esmeralda County, Nevada are made.
The building is located at the corner of Crook Avenue (which is also U.S. 95) and Euclid Avenue. It is part of the Goldfield Historic District. This means it is one of the special buildings that help make the historic district important. The courthouse is still used today for county business.
What is a County Courthouse?
A county courthouse is a building where a county's government does its work. This includes things like court cases and keeping official records. It's a central place for local government.
A Historic Building
The Esmeralda County Courthouse is considered a historic building. This means it is old and important to the history of the area. It helps us understand what life was like long ago.
Part of a Historic District
The courthouse is a "contributing property" to the Goldfield Historic District. A historic district is an area with many old buildings that are protected. These buildings show the history and special architecture of a place.
