Carlinville Historic District

Carlinville Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
The Macoupin County Courthouse
Location	Roughly bounded by Oak, Mulberry, Morgan, and E. city limits, Carlinville, Illinois
Coordinates	39°16′46″N 89°52′17″W / 39.27944°N 89.87139°WCoordinates: 39°16′46″N 89°52′17″W / 39.27944°N 89.87139°W
Area	34 acres (14 ha)
Architectural style	Greek Revival, Italianate, Federal, Queen Anne
NRHP Reference #	76000721[1]
Added to NRHP	May 17, 1976

The Carlinville Historic District is a historic district which includes the oldest sections of Carlinville, Illinois. The district consists of much of central and eastern Carlinville and is roughly bounded by Oak Street, Mulberry Street, Morgan Street, and the eastern city limits. The Macoupin County Courthouse, a Beaux-Arts building built in 1867-70, is the focal point of the district. The courthouse is situated in a public square in downtown Carlinville and is surrounded by some of the city's oldest businesses. The district also includes large residential sections; popular architectural styles in these areas include Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne.^[2]

The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1976.^[1]

References

1. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
2. Wagner, Robert (October 20, 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form:" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved April 2, 2014.