Old Hardy County Courthouse Explained

Old Hardy County Courthouse
Nrhp Type:nrhp
Location:Winchester Ave. and Elm St., Moorefield, West Virginia
Coordinates:39.0619°N -78.9681°W
Map Label:Old Hardy County Courthouse
Built:1793, c. 1833
Architecture:Federal
Added:October 9, 1974
Refnum:74002002
Nrhp Type2:indcp
Partof:Moorefield Historic District
Partof Refnum:86000774
Designated Nrhp Type2:January 15, 1986
Nocat:yes

Old Hardy County Courthouse, also known as "First" Hardy County Courthouse, is a historic courthouse building located at Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in two sections, the first built in 1792-93 and the extension added about 1833. It is an L-shaped brick building painted white. The original section measures approximately 25by and the 1833 extension 50by. The original section has Federal style detailing and features a cupola atop the gable roof. The building was remodeled in 1972. It served as the courthouse and clerk's office until the 1860s. It was subsequently occupied by a girls' day and boarding school and offices.[1]

Following a remodel by architect Marjorie Pierce in 1972, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Old Hardy County Courthouse. April 1974. 2011-08-03 . James E. Harding. State of West Virginia, West Virginia Division of Culture and History, Historic Preservation.