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294:-story brick structure, with a gabled roof and end chimneys. It has a five-bay front facade, with the center bay taken up by an entry topped by a tower. The entry is two stories, with the main entrance framed by sidelight windows and a half-round transom window. The tower is a wood-frame structure with a blank square stage at its base, followed by an open belfry with arched openings, and topped by a cupola. A brick two-story wing extends to the northeast of the main block.
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The courthouse was built in 1825-26 (prior to the establishment of
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of the county when it was established in 1827. The building was listed on the
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Courthouses on the
National Register of Historic Places in New Hampshire
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National
Register of Historic Places in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
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Historic district contributing properties in New
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Buildings and structures in
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Springfield Town Hall and Howard
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197:Architectural style
177:0.6 acres (0.24 ha)
361:. National Park Service
275:Description and history
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704:William Rossiter House
508:Acworth Silsby Library
470:Lower Village District
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46:U.S. Historic district
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757:Lempster Meetinghouse
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568:Richards Free Library
523:Charlestown Town Hall
342:National Park Service
158:43.36444°N 72.17250°W
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654:Knights-Morey House
563:Protectworth Tavern
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137:Coordinates
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899:Categories
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674:Pike House
659:Lear House
614:Cote House
315:References
265:shire town
213:ID85001201
149:72°10′21″W
146:43°21′52″N
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365:July 25,
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126:Location
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