National Register of Historic Places News

Historic South Carolina Mental Institution Destroyed by Fire

An early morning fire has devastated an iconic building whose architectural beauty and past as South Carolina’s state mental institution have long been features of both the capital city’s skyline and historic lore. Officials said crews were called early Saturday …

Historic Tennessee Courthouse Damaged by Fire

A fire has caused significant damage to one of the oldest courthouses in Tennessee. Fire officials told news outlets that the first crew arrived at the Loudon County courthouse Tuesday evening and quickly called for backup as flames began to …

Tall Trucks Threatening Historic Georgia Bridge

A historic covered bridge near Atlanta that was rebuilt after being burned down during the Civil War now faces a different foe: GPS systems. WABE-FM reports that five vehicles since December have rammed into the top of the 7-foot-high (2.1-meter) …