Chambers County Courthouse Square Historic District Explained

Chambers County Courthouse Square Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Location:Roughly bounded by Alabama and 2nd Aves., and 1st St., LaFayette, Alabama
Coordinates:32.8994°N -85.4008°W
Architect:Multiple
Added:March 27, 1980
Refnum:80000682
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:ARLH
Designated Other1 Date:June 9, 1976[1]

The Chambers County Courthouse Square Historic District comprises the central portion of LaFayette, Alabama, United States, centered on the Chambers County Courthouse. The courthouse is located in a square, surrounded by an early 20th century commercial district on LaFayette Street, Alabama Avenue, First Street SE and First Avenue. The district includes 63 buildings, of which 45 are considered contributing features. It is described as one of the most intact courthouse squares in Alabama.[2]

The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1980.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ALABAMA REGISTER OF LANDMARKS & HERITAGE . ahc.alabama.gov . 31 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Mertins. Ellen. Stell. Jackson R.. [{{NRHP url|id=80000682}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Chambers County Courthouse Square Historic District]. National Park Service. 2 August 2015. January 7, 1980.