Pierce Courthouse facts for kids
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Pierce Courthouse
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Pierce Courthouse, 1920
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| Location | Pierce, Idaho |
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| Built | 1862 |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000100 |
| Added to NRHP | November 3, 1972 |
The Pierce Courthouse, also known as the Pierce Historic Site, is a very old wooden building in Pierce, Idaho. It was built way back in 1862. This special building is so important to history that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
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What is the Pierce Courthouse?
The Pierce Courthouse is a historic building that once served as a center for local government. It's a great example of buildings from the early days of Idaho. Today, it helps us remember the past and how communities were formed.
A Look Back in Time
The town of Pierce and the courthouse itself are named after a man named Elias D. Pierce. He was a local prospector in the mid-1800s. A prospector is someone who searches for valuable minerals, like gold.
Later on, the town of Pierce became the "county seat" for Shoshone County. A county seat is the main town where the government offices for a county are located. The Pierce Courthouse was where important government work happened until 1885. This means it was used for things like court cases and official meetings.
What Happened to the Courthouse?
After 1885, the courthouse was no longer used for government business. However, it was saved because of its historical importance. It reminds us of a time when Idaho was still a territory and growing fast.
Visiting the Historic Site
Today, the Pierce Courthouse is cared for by the Idaho State Historical Society. This group works to preserve important places and stories from Idaho's past. You can visit the site to learn more about its history and what life was like in the 1800s.
