Oldham Co. Courthouse - Route 66 Roadside Attraction - Vega, TX I'm not sure how many of the "Route 66 Roadside Attractions" signs still exist, but I seem to recall they were started by Hampton Hotels 20-30 years ago. Also, I'd never think this courthouse would have been labeled a roadside attraction, and I like courthouses. According to the marker: Vega, Spanish for "meadow," became the county seat in 1915 when it was moved from Tacosa. O.G. Roquemore designed the Classical Revival structure. Route 66 originally ran in front of the courthouse, turning west on Main Street.
Oldham Co. Courthouse - Route 66 - Vega, TX I'm not sure how many of the "Route 66 Roadside Attractions" signs still exist, but I seem to recall they were started by Hampton Hotels 20-30 years ago. Also, I'd never think this courthouse would have been labeled a roadside attraction, and I like courthouses. According to the marker: Vega, Spanish for "meadow," became the county seat in 1915 when it was moved from Tacosa. O.G. Roquemore designed the Classical Revival structure. Route 66 originally ran in front of the courthouse, turning west on Main Street.
Walker Co. Courthouse - Jasper, AL The Walker County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Jasper Downtown Historic District. 146. Walker County Courthouse. 1801 3rd Avenue, (c. 1936; 1960s; 1970s addition). Two story free standing stone and limestone Art Deco style building with a flat tar roof and four fluted pilasters across first floor. There are c. 1960s double hung metal windows throughout, a three story c. 1970s Art Deco style addition in rear with bas relief panels and metal railing, and a stone foundation.
Franklin County Courthouse - Russellville, AL The courthouse is a contributing part of the Russellville Commercial Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. Here is the writeup from the nominating form: 46. 410 N. Jackson Avenue. 1954-55. CONTRIBUTING. At this location is the Franklin County Courthouse completed in 1955 although its cornerstone was laid in 1954. This courthouse replaced the 1890 courthouse on the same site which burned in January of 1953. This building has a flat asphalt roof, an exterior of smooth limestone panels and a concrete foundation. The building has a full basement. On the main (west) façade is a five-bay projecting portico with each bay divided by limestone piers. The central bay contains the main entrance which has original single-light aluminum and glass doors and a rectangular transom. Above the entrance on the second floor is a metal grille and clock. In the ceiling of the portico bays are metal grilles with light fixtures. Windows are original one-over-one aluminum sash design. Between the windows in the portico are rectangular stone spandrels. Flanking the portico bay are three window bays with marble spandrels inset with circular aluminum medallions inscribed with an eagle figure and the words “Liberty” and “Justice”. Below the roofline is a stone fascia panel with aluminum inset stars. At the roofline is a stone cornice. The north elevation has an entrance on the first floor with an original single-light glass and aluminum door and rectangular transom. Over this entrance is a flat roof stone canopy with concrete scroll brackets. Windows on this elevation have marble spandrels. The south elevation of the courthouse has a similar design to the north. The building has several concrete stairs which lead to the basement level. The basement has a sunken light well on the three primary elevations and this light well has a steel railing. The courthouse interior has original terrazzo floors and dropped acoustical tile ceilings. The lobby has marble walls and two staircases which connect with the second floor. The hallways have marble wainscoting panels and plaster walls above. Interior doors are original solid wood design. The interior of the annex was remodeled in 1983. The courtroom has linoleum floors and plaster walls. Johnston and Jones, Starkville, MS/Architect and Craig and Baskerville/Contractors The courthouse lawn has two memorials, which are included as contributing objects to the historic district: 47. Confederate Monument – CONTRIBUTING. The Confederate Monument was erected by the John W. Harris Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy on January 28, 1910 at a cost of $1,500. Originally located at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Franklin Street, the monument was damaged by a motorist and it was then repaired and moved to the courthouse lawn . 48. Franklin County War Dead Monument – CONTRIBUTING. This monument was erected c. 1955 and consists of a limestone base and steel plaque which commemorates county residents who died in World War I, World War II and the Korean War.
Old Alexander County Courthouse - Thebes, IL The photogenic side of this courthouse is not the main entrance, but the other side which is on a hill overlooking the city. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thebes_Courthouse The Thebes Courthouse in Thebes, Illinois, is the former county courthouse of Alexander County. Plans to build the courthouse began in 1845, when the county seat was moved to Thebes from Unity. Architect L. I. Lightner planned the courthouse, which he designed in a Southern Greek Revival style featuring a two-story porch and four front pillars. Contractor Ernstt Barkhausen built the courthouse for $4,400, and the building was completed in 1848. It served as Alexander County's courthouse until the county seat was moved to Cairo in 1860. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 26, 1972. It now serves as the headquarters of the Thebes Historical Society.
Union County Courthouse - Jonesboro, IL Built in 2013 at the site of an 1857 Courthouse.
Wilbarger County Courthouse (name highlight) - Vernon, TX
Wilbarger County Courthouse (North side) - Vernon, TX The north side of the courthouse faces Pease St. which is known as the Bacon Strip. Vernon is the home of Wright Brand Bacon, so the strip down the middle of the street is painted to look like Bacon.
Wilbarger County Courthouse (South side) - Vernon, TX The South side of the courthouse faces highway Business US287, while US183 runs on the west side on the left.
Wise County Courthouse - Decatur, TX Under construction in 2024 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wise_County_Courthouse_(Texas) The Wise County Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Decatur, Texas. The courthouse was designed by James Reily Gordon, and was constructed in 1896. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, and designated a Texas Historic Landmark in 1964.
Upshur County Courthouse - Gilmer, TX The 1933 Art Deco Upshur County Courthouse was designed by Elmer George Withers and placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Green County Judicial Center - Greensburg, KY This is the modern 2009 County Courthouse of Green County, KY. It is across the street from the 1931 Courthouse (flic.kr/p/2ogRS9W ). Greensburg is also home to the oldest Courthouse in America west of the Appalachian Mountains (1804, seen here: flic.kr/p/2iUpA1i ).
Burke County Courthouse - Waynesboro, GA I believe this is technically an 1940 annex to the original 1857 courthouse next door. I wonder if it was a standalone building before the two were connected.
Gilmer County Courthouse - Ellijay, GA This is a fairly new courthouse as the previous courthouse at this site caught fire, and was then demolished in 2008 after they found repairs to be cost prohibitive.
Gregg County Courthouse - Longview, TX This Art Deco courthouse was built in 1932 with multiple additions on the side.
Old Collier County Courthouse - Everglades City Hall en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Collier_County_Courthouse The Old Collier County Courthouse is a historic two-story concrete and stucco courthouse building located in Everglades City, Florida. Designed in the Classical Revival style, it was built in 1926 by Barron Collier, who developed Collier County and for whom the county was named. In 1962, the county seat was moved to East Naples and a new courthouse complex was built there. The building later served as the Everglades City Hall. In 1989, the Old Collier County Courthouse was listed in "A Guide to Florida's Historic Architecture," published by the University Press of Florida. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 2013.
Covington (AL) County Seat Mural This mural is in Andalusia, AL, the County Seat of Covington County. It's located on the side of the Clark Theater which is next door to the County Courthouse. Andalusia has several murals around the historic downtown area. The main picture in the middle is the current Covington County Courthouse. The circles on the left feature the fourth courthouse of 1897 and the Third courthouse of 1880. The circles on the right features Fellowship on the square in front of the current courthouse and O'Neal & Co. Livery ca. 1910.
Cass County Courthouse - Linden, TX From Wikipedia: The Cass County Courthouse in Linden, Texas was built in 1859 and has remained in operation since 1861, making it the only existing Antebellum courthouse in Texas and therefore making it the oldest courthouse in continuous operation. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is a three-story Classical Revival-style building, with its appearance mainly deriving from c.1900 renovation/expansion. It was damaged by a fire in 1933 but was quickly repaired. When listed on the National Register it was the longest continually-used courthouse in Texas.
Campbell County Courthouse - Alexandria, KY Campbell County, KY has two county seats, so there are two courthouses. This one appears smaller and less used. The other one is in Newport. flic.kr/p/2mUge5q Newport was the original county seat, but Alexandria became the second seat in 1840. The Greek Revival central portion from 1840 is the only courthouse the town has had. The additions on both sides were added in the 1920s.
James Jackson Monument @ Jackson Co. Courthouse Jefferson, GA
Jackson County Courthouse - Jefferson, GA From Wikipedia: Jackson County Courthouse is a two-story brick building designed by architect W.W. Thomas and built in 1879 in Jefferson, Georgia. Its Classical Revival clock tower was added in 1906. It was one of the first post-Civil War county courthouses built in Georgia. It is unusual for surviving little-altered since construction. In 2004, a new courthouse was built in Jefferson. It was renovated in 1978. Its courtroom has a "Cathedral quilt" pressed metal coved ceiling and egg and dart cornices. Its architect, William Winstead Thomas (1848-1904), was president of an insurance company but also designed buildings, including the White Hall estate house outside Atlanta and at least two other courthouses. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Dawson County Courthouse - Dawsonville, GA In the tiny town of Dawsonville, the Old Courthouse is located in the middle of Main Street, which curves around it. From Wikipedia: The Dawson County Courthouse, built in 1858, is a historic two-story redbrick courthouse building located on Courthouse Square in Dawsonville, Georgia. It was built as a simple 50 feet by 36 feet brick building in 1858. An addition was added in 1958. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It was renovated in 1989-90. The building is not the current courthouse, which is located several blocks north.
Green County 1931 Courthouse - Greensburg, KY Greensburg is home to the oldest courthouse west of the Appalachian mountains, and it's a couple of blocks away down Court Street in the middle of Greensburg's town square. This one has also been outgrown as the newer Green County Justice Center is across the street. This courthouse is also on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Downtown Greensburg Historic District (#53). Here is the writeup: npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/33417a39-60fc-4c95-9bdf-314... 53. Green County Courthouse The architect for this building used the Georgian Revival Style, popular throughout the country in the 1920s and 1930s. The principal stylistic devices are the keystones in the brick window arches, the stone bands circling the building at the first and second floor lines, the wooden cornice, and the engaged wooden porticoes at the main doorways. As in many Georgian structures, the central sections of the main facades of the building were emphasized by projecting them forward slightly. To further set off these central sections or pavilions, the upper windows in them were topped with round arches rather than the flat arches found elsewhere in the building. As in several other prominent structures built in Greensburg in the 1920s and 1930s, there are factory sash windows. The Globe Warnicke Construction Co. of Cincinnati completed construction on the building in 1932. Contributing. Oldest Courthouse: flic.kr/p/2iUpA1i
Washington County Courthouse (new) - Springfield, KY This new Courthouse was built around 2008. Here's the old courthouse across the street: (It's now a Lincoln Museum) www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/45883668662/ Here's a view of the old courthouse from before this one was built: flic.kr/p/xujPy Here's the Lincoln Statue in front of this new courthouse: flic.kr/p/2hQ3KVP flic.kr/p/2hQ3KS2
Texarkana U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (South) From Wikipedia: The United States Post Office and Courthouse, also known as Texarkana U.S. Post Office and Federal Building and as Texarkana U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, is located on State Line Avenue in Texarkana, straddling the border between Arkansas and Texas. It is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The building was built in 1933 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The first courthouse built on this location was completed in 1892, serving as a courthouse until 1911, when it was succeeded by the erection of a separate courthouse entirely in Texas. The Texas-only courthouse later became the Texarkana Regional Arts Center. The earlier, border-straddling building continued to serve the Arkansas district alone until it was razed in 1930 to make way for the new construction, which was completed in 1933. Significance: Since its construction in 1931, the United States Post Office and Courthouse has remained the most prominent structure in Texarkana, due in no small measure to its location. The regularity of the downtown street grid is interrupted by the north–south path of State Line Avenue, which separates Texas and Arkansas. Located between Fifth and Sixth Streets, the federal building ensures its pivotal presence by occupying the sole site in the center of State Line Avenue. By straddling the boundary between two states, the building uniquely evinces its federal nature and function; no other federal building in the country is sited in two states. At least twelve buildings, including the original U.S. Post Office and Courthouse and the Central Christian Church, were demolished or relocated to accommodate this new federal building, which significantly altered the street pattern. Witt, Seibert & Halsey of Texarkana, in association with Perkins, Chatten & Hammond of Chicago, were responsible for the building's design, with James A. Wetmore the acting supervising architect for the Treasury Department. R. O. Jameson prepared the original structural engineering drawings; R. F. Taylor was the mechanical engineer. No large-scale occupancy relocations have occurred and the building has retained most of its original functions, maintaining the stability of its connection with the community. The first floor post office, third floor courtrooms and judicial spaces, as well as many of the offices, still serve the purposes for which they were intended. Though modifications to the postal screen walls were made twice within eight years of construction, the building did not undergo significant change until new air conditioning, plaster soffits, and suspended fluorescent fixtures were added to judicial rooms in 1957. The following year a conveyor areaway and stair were added leading to the basement on the Arkansas side. The 1970s brought more changes to the postal screen walls, as well as the addition of air conditioning equipment and ductwork with suspended acoustic tile ceilings to the offices on floors two through five. It is critical to the life of the building that its current functions be maintained. Architectural description: Though occasional Art Deco features betray its date of construction, the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Texarkana is steadfastly Beaux Arts in form and organization. Symmetrical with respect to the state line, the gray Arkansas Limestone building is a rectangular steel and concrete structure composed of five stories, a full basement, and a service penthouse. The basement and ground floors form a rusticated plinth with a base of Texas Pink granite and recessed joints in the limestone ground floor walls. On the south side, three arched openings penetrate this plinth, expressing depth and serving as the main entry to the building. Limestone walls in running bond pattern clad floors two, three, and four, where windows reveal the presence of each level. The east and west sides of this massive intermediate section of the building are articulated by the projection of the three outer bays at either end and by the presence of Doric pilasters between the seven central bays. Seven Tuscan pilasters likewise march across this portion of the north façade, while on the south elevation four Ionic columns extend upward from the plinth to a limestone entablature that wraps the building at the level of the fifth floor. Above the cornice on the west, north, and east sides, the building steps back considerably from the street façade. On the south, or front, side, this narrower fifth floor remains in plane with the street façade. In addition the fifth floor is capped by a service penthouse at the south end. This means that roughly one third of the height of the main façade exists above the cornice, affording it a much greater prominence than the other facades. The extra mass above the cornice, unusual in a Beaux Arts design, is inscribed with the building's name and is banded with a repeating Art Deco relief pattern in the stone. With exceptions, the original plan strategies are clearly evident in the building today. The second through fifth floors are for the most part organized as a series of perimeter offices opening into a ring of corridors which in turn surround a core consisting of restrooms, service spaces, and a small but effective light court. Two large double-height courtrooms occupy the north end of the third and fourth floors and remain close to original condition. Many of the perimeter spaces have suffered a loss of volume and character from the installation of suspended acoustical tile ceilings. New gypsum board partitions have intruded into the second and fifth floor offices, while one third of the fifth floor corridors have been overtaken as work space. The elevator lobbies on all floors remain largely intact. Although the postal lobby, located immediately beyond the first floor elevator lobby, has undergone repeated modifications since construction, including the introduction of an inappropriate post office box "hut" and customer corral, it retains much of its original character. Those areas borrowed from the lobby for adjacent postal work rooms continue to exhibit the original plaster ceilings and wood wainscots. Ancillary postal spaces on the building's west side best exhibit the original wood trim, plaster ceilings, and door and transom treatment, though these features can be found in smaller quantities elsewhere in the building.
Texarkana U.S. Post Office and Courthouse From Wikipedia: The United States Post Office and Courthouse, also known as Texarkana U.S. Post Office and Federal Building and as Texarkana U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, is located on State Line Avenue in Texarkana, straddling the border between Arkansas and Texas. It is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The building was built in 1933 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The first courthouse built on this location was completed in 1892, serving as a courthouse until 1911, when it was succeeded by the erection of a separate courthouse entirely in Texas. The Texas-only courthouse later became the Texarkana Regional Arts Center. The earlier, border-straddling building continued to serve the Arkansas district alone until it was razed in 1930 to make way for the new construction, which was completed in 1933. Significance: Since its construction in 1931, the United States Post Office and Courthouse has remained the most prominent structure in Texarkana, due in no small measure to its location. The regularity of the downtown street grid is interrupted by the north–south path of State Line Avenue, which separates Texas and Arkansas. Located between Fifth and Sixth Streets, the federal building ensures its pivotal presence by occupying the sole site in the center of State Line Avenue. By straddling the boundary between two states, the building uniquely evinces its federal nature and function; no other federal building in the country is sited in two states. At least twelve buildings, including the original U.S. Post Office and Courthouse and the Central Christian Church, were demolished or relocated to accommodate this new federal building, which significantly altered the street pattern. Witt, Seibert & Halsey of Texarkana, in association with Perkins, Chatten & Hammond of Chicago, were responsible for the building's design, with James A. Wetmore the acting supervising architect for the Treasury Department. R. O. Jameson prepared the original structural engineering drawings; R. F. Taylor was the mechanical engineer. No large-scale occupancy relocations have occurred and the building has retained most of its original functions, maintaining the stability of its connection with the community. The first floor post office, third floor courtrooms and judicial spaces, as well as many of the offices, still serve the purposes for which they were intended. Though modifications to the postal screen walls were made twice within eight years of construction, the building did not undergo significant change until new air conditioning, plaster soffits, and suspended fluorescent fixtures were added to judicial rooms in 1957. The following year a conveyor areaway and stair were added leading to the basement on the Arkansas side. The 1970s brought more changes to the postal screen walls, as well as the addition of air conditioning equipment and ductwork with suspended acoustic tile ceilings to the offices on floors two through five. It is critical to the life of the building that its current functions be maintained. Architectural description: Though occasional Art Deco features betray its date of construction, the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Texarkana is steadfastly Beaux Arts in form and organization. Symmetrical with respect to the state line, the gray Arkansas Limestone building is a rectangular steel and concrete structure composed of five stories, a full basement, and a service penthouse. The basement and ground floors form a rusticated plinth with a base of Texas Pink granite and recessed joints in the limestone ground floor walls. On the south side, three arched openings penetrate this plinth, expressing depth and serving as the main entry to the building. Limestone walls in running bond pattern clad floors two, three, and four, where windows reveal the presence of each level. The east and west sides of this massive intermediate section of the building are articulated by the projection of the three outer bays at either end and by the presence of Doric pilasters between the seven central bays. Seven Tuscan pilasters likewise march across this portion of the north façade, while on the south elevation four Ionic columns extend upward from the plinth to a limestone entablature that wraps the building at the level of the fifth floor. Above the cornice on the west, north, and east sides, the building steps back considerably from the street façade. On the south, or front, side, this narrower fifth floor remains in plane with the street façade. In addition the fifth floor is capped by a service penthouse at the south end. This means that roughly one third of the height of the main façade exists above the cornice, affording it a much greater prominence than the other facades. The extra mass above the cornice, unusual in a Beaux Arts design, is inscribed with the building's name and is banded with a repeating Art Deco relief pattern in the stone. With exceptions, the original plan strategies are clearly evident in the building today. The second through fifth floors are for the most part organized as a series of perimeter offices opening into a ring of corridors which in turn surround a core consisting of restrooms, service spaces, and a small but effective light court. Two large double-height courtrooms occupy the north end of the third and fourth floors and remain close to original condition. Many of the perimeter spaces have suffered a loss of volume and character from the installation of suspended acoustical tile ceilings. New gypsum board partitions have intruded into the second and fifth floor offices, while one third of the fifth floor corridors have been overtaken as work space. The elevator lobbies on all floors remain largely intact. Although the postal lobby, located immediately beyond the first floor elevator lobby, has undergone repeated modifications since construction, including the introduction of an inappropriate post office box "hut" and customer corral, it retains much of its original character. Those areas borrowed from the lobby for adjacent postal work rooms continue to exhibit the original plaster ceilings and wood wainscots. Ancillary postal spaces on the building's west side best exhibit the original wood trim, plaster ceilings, and door and transom treatment, though these features can be found in smaller quantities elsewhere in the building.
Creek County Courthouse - Sapulpa, OK This 1914 courthouse is located along Route 66.
Old Red Courthouse - Dallas, TX Wikipedia: Dallas County Courthouse (Texas) The Dallas County Courthouse, built in 1892 of red sandstone with rusticated marble accents, is a historic governmental building located at 100 South Houston Street in Dallas, TX. Also known as the Old Red Courthouse, it became the Old Red Museum, a local history museum, in 2007. It was designed in the Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture by architect Max A. Orlopp, Jr. of the Little Rock, Arkansas based firm Orlopp & Kusener. In 1966 it was replaced by a newer courthouse building nearby. On December 12, 1976, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 2005–2007 the building was renovated.
Metcalfe Co. Courthouse - Edmonton, KY From Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metcalfe_County_Kentucky_Courthouse The Metcalfe County Kentucky Courthouse, on Public Square in Edmonton, Kentucky, was built in 1868–69. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The courthouse is a two-story common bond brick structure, Italianate in style. It was deemed significant as "one of the oldest courthouses still standing in south central Kentucky since many have been torn down and replaced by new structures. It is the unofficial symbol or logo for Metcalfe County - the one thing all Metcalfe Countians can identify with and recognize."
Federal Courthouse - Selma, AL This Federal Courthouse and Post Office was completed in 1909 under the design of architect James Knox Taylor. Also note the freestanding 1909 Arch on the left.
Oglethorpe Co. Courthouse - Lexington, GA This Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Lexington Historic District. According to the nominating form: The Oglethorpe County Courthouse, (C.1887), is a Richardson-Romanesque influenced, large two-story symmetrical brick structure with an elaborate central clock tower and granite framed arches. The Courthouse was built with local materials and both the exterior and interior details were rendered by local craftsmen.
Oklahoma Judicial Center The Oklahoma Judicial Center is the headquarters of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Judiciary of Oklahoma. Situated near the Oklahoma State Capitol, the original structure, designed by the architectural firm Layton, Hicks & Forsyth, was built between 1929-1930 as the home of the Oklahoma Historical Society and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Oklahoma Historical Society Building in 1990. The society moved to the nearby Oklahoma History Center when it opened in 2005 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Judicial_Center
Putnam County Courthouse - Greencastle, IN The 1905 Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Courthouse Square Historic District.
Johnson County Courthouse - Vienna, IL From Wikipedia: The Johnson County Courthouse, located at Courthouse Square in Vienna, is the county courthouse serving Johnson County, Illinois. The courthouse was built from 1869 to 1871; as county records are unclear on the matter, the courthouse was either the fourth or fifth built in the county and the second or third in Vienna. Architect Niles Llewelly Wickwire designed the courthouse in the Italianate style. The courthouse's design features narrow arched windows with iron hoods, brick quoins on the corners, triangular pediments above the east and west entrances, and a bracketed cornice. The roof is topped by an octagonal cupola with a clock facing each side of the building. The courthouse has functioned continuously since its opening. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 2010.
Massac County Courthouse - Metropolis, IL Most of the people who come to the courthouse are here to see the giant Superman statue - the back of his cape is visible on the far right.
Marion County Courthouse (Old) - Lebanon, KY The 1935 Marion County Courthouse with a Classical Revival style was designed by architect Thomas Nolen and was a Works Progress Administration project. Along with most of the surrounding town square, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Lebanon Historic Commercial District.
Tomochichi Federal Building and United States Court House Bell Tower en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomochichi_Federal_Building_and_Uni... Built in 1899 in Second Renaissance Style with Italianate Façade, major addition added in 1932, Added to the National Register of Historic places in 1974, named in honor of Creek Indian leader Tomochichi in 2005. One particularly imposing feature of the building is a 150-foot marble bell tower rising from the north center of the original 1899 building. The tower is square in plan with two levels of open loggias near the top. These loggias are arcaded with colored marble disks above the architrave on the first level, and arched openings with a bracketed balcony on the second.
Tomochichi Federal Building and United States Court House en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomochichi_Federal_Building_and_Uni... Built in 1899 in Second Renaissance Style with Italianate Façade, major addition (area on the right) added in 1932, Added to the National Register of Historic places in 1974, named in honor of Creek Indian leader Tomochichi in 2005.
Chilton Co. Courthouse - Clanton, AL
Pendleton Co. Courthouse - Falmouth, KY This courthouse has a strange combo of non-standard additions and additional buildings on the square. This made for an unusual challenge to get a good picture of the building. It is on the national register of Historic Places as part of the Central Falmouth Historic District. Here is the text from the entry: Description: 1848 portion. low plain ashlar foundation, cut stone water table. Front façade is central pavilion design of Flemish bond brick. Three bay divided by brick piers running height of façade Corbeled brick frieze with modillion blocks paired above piers, wooden architrave and box cornice. Brick pediment with wood trim above center bay. Center bay has double 2/2 windows with transoms; double six-panel doors with glass transom above and paneled wood reveal, decorated stone lintel with brackets, two stone steps. Windows are double hung. 2/2 with plain stone lug sills and decorated stone lintels. Side facades of original portion are Flemish bond brick with the same window treatment. 1884 addition is common bond brick with a cut stone water table to match the 1848 portion. Cornice, frieze, and windows all match the original, except windows have plain stone lintels. At joint of old and new sections on south facade is clock & bell tower above open porch. 2 steps lead up, segmental arches with keystones above porch openings. Door same as front leads to new wing. Square bell tower has round louvered openings on all sides, decorative brick recesses and corbeling above roof line. Entablature matches that of building. Clocks on all four faces set in pediments extending from roof of tower. 1975 addition to rear is sympathetic; brick with concrete water table to look like stone, stone sills & lintels, 2/2 windows. Interior has been modernized, broken into offices. Court room and jury room on second floor of original portion. County clerk's office has wooden cabinets; stairs in main hall are symmetrical double flight with landings open string with carved newel posts and turned balusters. History: Land for courthouse was given by John Waller & other founders of Falmouth. Original courthouse was of stone, stood on same site. In 1818, the public land on Courthouse Square was divided into 12 parcels and sold to highest bidders. Courthouse was remodeled 1884 — additions for clerks' offices, bell & clock tower added, Pre-1940 brick was painted white; sandblasted 1975-Rear addition added at that time. Two bond issues to tear down courthouse and build new one have been defeated, in favor of keeping present historic building.
Campbell Co. Courthouse - Newport, KY Campbell County, KY has two county seats and courthouses. This one was completed in 1884 with a small 1912 addition on the left and a major addition on the other side which did not impact the view of the historic side. Notable features include a tall clock tower, two projecting square towers, a dome in the entrance pavilion and detailed masonry. npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/88000181
Jefferson County Courthouse Entrance - Louisville, GA From Wikipedia: The Jefferson County Courthouse in Louisville, GA was built in 1904. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is also a contributing property to the Louisville Commercial Historic District. It was designed by architect W.F. Denny who died in 1905, and was built by contractor F.P. Hiefner. It is Classical Revival in style. It has an Ionic tetrastyle entrance and Ionic pilasters. It stands on the site of Georgia's "Old State House", the state's first capitol building; old brick and timbers of the historic building's foundation were found during construction.
Jefferson County Courthouse - Louisville, GA From Wikipedia: The Jefferson County Courthouse in Louisville, GA was built in 1904. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is also a contributing property to the Louisville Commercial Historic District. It was designed by architect W.F. Denny who died in 1905, and was built by contractor F.P. Hiefner. It is Classical Revival in style. It has an Ionic tetrastyle entrance and Ionic pilasters. It stands on the site of Georgia's "Old State House", the state's first capitol building; old brick and timbers of the historic building's foundation were found during construction.
Wilkes Co. Courthouse at Dusk - Washington, GA I was able to take several photos of this courthouse as I spent the night at the Fitzpatrick Hotel on the town square. Here is the description from Wikipedia: Wilkes County Courthouse (Georgia) The Wilkes County Courthouse is a historic government building and clock tower located in the city of Washington, GA, the seat of Wilkes County. The latest in a series of courthouses in the county's history, the current building was completed in 1904 and since that date has been the official home of Wilkes County's Superior Court, and the base of the county's government. On September 18, 1980, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Wilkes County, GA Courthouse and clock tower were designed by architect Frank Pierce Milburn, who was heavily influenced by the Richardsonian Romanesque and Romanesque Revival styles of architecture. It was originally constructed between 1903 - 1904 using sand-colored brick accented by red brick and natural stone. The total cost of the original construction was $40,000. A fire in 1958 left the building with a flat roof until 1989. The courthouse's original design and construction included extensive detail work around the base of the roof and elaborate ornamentation across the roof as a whole, plus a Gothic accented clock tower which nearly doubled the building's total height. These aspects of the original 1904 construction were destroyed in 1958, as a fire ravaged the courthouse's top half. As a result of the fire, the building was tower-less and capped by a flat roof for more than three decades until a restoration effort took place in 1989. A partial restoration, the project restored a roof which approximates the original design, and a clock tower, albeit much shorter than the original. The ornamental detailing evident in the 1904 roof and Gothic embellished clock tower were omitted from the 1989 restoration due to limited project budget. Prominent African American contractor Monroe Morton of Athens, Georgia was involved in the construction of the courthouse. Wilkes County Courthouse was nominated for the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as part of a Multiple property submission (or MPS). The Georgia County Courthouses MPS included a select group of fifty-two of the state's former and current County Courthouses which were chosen based on their historical significance in the areas of architecture, communications, economics, law, and politics/government. All the properties in the Georgia County Courthouses MPS were accepted to the NRHP on September 18, 1980.
Wilkes Co. Courthouse and Fountain - Washington, GA I was able to take several photos of this courthouse as I spent the night at the Fitzpatrick Hotel on the town square. Here is the description from Wikipedia: Wilkes County Courthouse (Georgia) The Wilkes County Courthouse is a historic government building and clock tower located in the city of Washington, GA, the seat of Wilkes County. The latest in a series of courthouses in the county's history, the current building was completed in 1904 and since that date has been the official home of Wilkes County's Superior Court, and the base of the county's government. On September 18, 1980, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Wilkes County, GA Courthouse and clock tower were designed by architect Frank Pierce Milburn, who was heavily influenced by the Richardsonian Romanesque and Romanesque Revival styles of architecture. It was originally constructed between 1903 - 1904 using sand-colored brick accented by red brick and natural stone. The total cost of the original construction was $40,000. A fire in 1958 left the building with a flat roof until 1989. The courthouse's original design and construction included extensive detail work around the base of the roof and elaborate ornamentation across the roof as a whole, plus a Gothic accented clock tower which nearly doubled the building's total height. These aspects of the original 1904 construction were destroyed in 1958, as a fire ravaged the courthouse's top half. As a result of the fire, the building was tower-less and capped by a flat roof for more than three decades until a restoration effort took place in 1989. A partial restoration, the project restored a roof which approximates the original design, and a clock tower, albeit much shorter than the original. The ornamental detailing evident in the 1904 roof and Gothic embellished clock tower were omitted from the 1989 restoration due to limited project budget. Prominent African American contractor Monroe Morton of Athens, Georgia was involved in the construction of the courthouse. Wilkes County Courthouse was nominated for the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as part of a Multiple property submission (or MPS). The Georgia County Courthouses MPS included a select group of fifty-two of the state's former and current County Courthouses which were chosen based on their historical significance in the areas of architecture, communications, economics, law, and politics/government. All the properties in the Georgia County Courthouses MPS were accepted to the NRHP on September 18, 1980.
Wilkes Co. Courthouse and Town Square - Washington, GA I was able to take several photos of this courthouse as I spent the night at the Fitzpatrick Hotel on the town square. Here is the description from Wikipedia: Wilkes County Courthouse (Georgia) The Wilkes County Courthouse is a historic government building and clock tower located in the city of Washington, GA, the seat of Wilkes County. The latest in a series of courthouses in the county's history, the current building was completed in 1904 and since that date has been the official home of Wilkes County's Superior Court, and the base of the county's government. On September 18, 1980, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Wilkes County, GA Courthouse and clock tower were designed by architect Frank Pierce Milburn, who was heavily influenced by the Richardsonian Romanesque and Romanesque Revival styles of architecture. It was originally constructed between 1903 - 1904 using sand-colored brick accented by red brick and natural stone. The total cost of the original construction was $40,000. A fire in 1958 left the building with a flat roof until 1989. The courthouse's original design and construction included extensive detail work around the base of the roof and elaborate ornamentation across the roof as a whole, plus a Gothic accented clock tower which nearly doubled the building's total height. These aspects of the original 1904 construction were destroyed in 1958, as a fire ravaged the courthouse's top half. As a result of the fire, the building was tower-less and capped by a flat roof for more than three decades until a restoration effort took place in 1989. A partial restoration, the project restored a roof which approximates the original design, and a clock tower, albeit much shorter than the original. The ornamental detailing evident in the 1904 roof and Gothic embellished clock tower were omitted from the 1989 restoration due to limited project budget. Prominent African American contractor Monroe Morton of Athens, Georgia was involved in the construction of the courthouse. Wilkes County Courthouse was nominated for the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as part of a Multiple property submission (or MPS). The Georgia County Courthouses MPS included a select group of fifty-two of the state's former and current County Courthouses which were chosen based on their historical significance in the areas of architecture, communications, economics, law, and politics/government. All the properties in the Georgia County Courthouses MPS were accepted to the NRHP on September 18, 1980.
Wilkes Co. Courthouse - Washington, GA I was able to take several photos of this courthouse as I spent the night at the Fitzpatrick Hotel on the town square. Here is the description from Wikipedia: Wilkes County Courthouse (Georgia) The Wilkes County Courthouse is a historic government building and clock tower located in the city of Washington, GA, the seat of Wilkes County. The latest in a series of courthouses in the county's history, the current building was completed in 1904 and since that date has been the official home of Wilkes County's Superior Court, and the base of the county's government. On September 18, 1980, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Wilkes County, GA Courthouse and clock tower were designed by architect Frank Pierce Milburn, who was heavily influenced by the Richardsonian Romanesque and Romanesque Revival styles of architecture. It was originally constructed between 1903 - 1904 using sand-colored brick accented by red brick and natural stone. The total cost of the original construction was $40,000. A fire in 1958 left the building with a flat roof until 1989. The courthouse's original design and construction included extensive detail work around the base of the roof and elaborate ornamentation across the roof as a whole, plus a Gothic accented clock tower which nearly doubled the building's total height. These aspects of the original 1904 construction were destroyed in 1958, as a fire ravaged the courthouse's top half. As a result of the fire, the building was tower-less and capped by a flat roof for more than three decades until a restoration effort took place in 1989. A partial restoration, the project restored a roof which approximates the original design, and a clock tower, albeit much shorter than the original. The ornamental detailing evident in the 1904 roof and Gothic embellished clock tower were omitted from the 1989 restoration due to limited project budget. Prominent African American contractor Monroe Morton of Athens, Georgia was involved in the construction of the courthouse. Wilkes County Courthouse was nominated for the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as part of a Multiple property submission (or MPS). The Georgia County Courthouses MPS included a select group of fifty-two of the state's former and current County Courthouses which were chosen based on their historical significance in the areas of architecture, communications, economics, law, and politics/government. All the properties in the Georgia County Courthouses MPS were accepted to the NRHP on September 18, 1980.
Wilkes Co. Courthouse and Confederate Monument- Washington, GA I was able to take several photos of this courthouse as I spent the night at the Fitzpatrick Hotel on the town square. Here is the description from Wikipedia: Wilkes County Courthouse (Georgia) The Wilkes County Courthouse is a historic government building and clock tower located in the city of Washington, GA, the seat of Wilkes County. The latest in a series of courthouses in the county's history, the current building was completed in 1904 and since that date has been the official home of Wilkes County's Superior Court, and the base of the county's government. On September 18, 1980, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The Wilkes County, GA Courthouse and clock tower were designed by architect Frank Pierce Milburn, who was heavily influenced by the Richardsonian Romanesque and Romanesque Revival styles of architecture. It was originally constructed between 1903 - 1904 using sand-colored brick accented by red brick and natural stone. The total cost of the original construction was $40,000. A fire in 1958 left the building with a flat roof until 1989. The courthouse's original design and construction included extensive detail work around the base of the roof and elaborate ornamentation across the roof as a whole, plus a Gothic accented clock tower which nearly doubled the building's total height. These aspects of the original 1904 construction were destroyed in 1958, as a fire ravaged the courthouse's top half. As a result of the fire, the building was tower-less and capped by a flat roof for more than three decades until a restoration effort took place in 1989. A partial restoration, the project restored a roof which approximates the original design, and a clock tower, albeit much shorter than the original. The ornamental detailing evident in the 1904 roof and Gothic embellished clock tower were omitted from the 1989 restoration due to limited project budget. Prominent African American contractor Monroe Morton of Athens, Georgia was involved in the construction of the courthouse. Wilkes County Courthouse was nominated for the U.S. National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as part of a Multiple property submission (or MPS). The Georgia County Courthouses MPS included a select group of fifty-two of the state's former and current County Courthouses which were chosen based on their historical significance in the areas of architecture, communications, economics, law, and politics/government. All the properties in the Georgia County Courthouses MPS were accepted to the NRHP on September 18, 1980.
Bullitt County Judicial Center - Shepherdsville, KY - This modern building is located adjacent to the historic Bullitt County Courthouse which now operates as a museum.
Lamar County Courthouse (New) - Purvis, MS For a modern courthouse, this one built in 1998 has better than average interestingness.
Lauderdale County Courthouse - Meridian, MS The Lauderdale County Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Meridian Downtown Historic District. From the NRHP listing: The original 1905 Lauderdale County Courthouse was a Beaux Arts building complete with a two-story, pedimented portico entry and a central dome with a cupola. Local architect P. J. Krouse conceived this Beaux Arts design, yet by 1939, tastes had changed and the edifice was transformed into an Art Deco structure. Mr. Krouse was also the architect for the remodeling of the courthouse. Three story, brick base, municipal building with typical Art Deco scheme of wall surfaces articulated by alternating stone pilasters and recessed window-and-spandrel panels. Stylized Neoclassical rusticated base with horizontal brick bands mimicked in the three stories, setback tower of reinforced concrete with rounded corners. Central door, double leaf, wood and glass panel doors with transom, flanking fixed windows, first floor of base has 1/1 arched windows with stone sills and ornamental brackets, voussoirs. Art Deco ornamental patterns occur in frieze and below windows.
Monroe County Courthouse - Forsyth, GA From Wikipedia: The Monroe County Courthouse in Forsyth was built in 1896. It was designed by architects Bruce & Morgan, who also designed the similar Butts County Courthouse built two years later. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The courtroom was called "one of the most impressive in Georgia" in its National Register nomination
Lawrence Co. Courthouse - Moulton, AL This description is taken from the Moulton Courthouse Square Historic District listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1936, the courthouse is designed in the Classical Modern style as is the Bank of Moulton-Lawrence County Archives. This style blended the classical lines and associations of the Classical Revival with the innovative decorative ornamentation of the Art Deco period. Dominant on these courthouses is a sense of verticality and smooth planes. Narrow windows set back from the facades in dark panes help to emphasize this smooth vertical movement. Classically inspired columns or pilasters are also found on these buildings. Ornament is subtle and refined, set in bands around the buildings or topping an entranceway or window. These buildings break with earlier traditions in architecture but clearly employ earlier principles as well. The north and south facades of the Lawrence County Courthouse feature porticoes with entablatures and four fluted columns. Its temple with wings form is faced with limestone. The annex, formerly the county jail, rises to a height of three stories. Like the courthouse, it has a basement. Unlike the courthouse, the annex is built of red brick. It was the unfortunate victim of a misguided restoration in 1955, which contributes to its noncontributing status.
Scott County Courthouse - Scottsburg, IN The courthouse was built in 1873-1874 after the decision was made to finally locate the county seat of Scott County into a central location within the county, which caused the founding of Scottsburg. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Scottsburg Courthouse Square Historic District. From the NRHP Listing: Centrally located within the district, the Scott County Courthouse is the primary architectural feature and is the best example of the Italianate style. An addition to the original 1873 Italianate style building was made in 1997. The original structure remains the expanded building's west wing. Facing northward, the courthouse is a two and one-half story brick structure. The original building, designed by Andrew Baty and constructed by Travis Carter, is three bays wide and seven bays deep, with a cruciform plan. Set on a brick foundation, the entire building is made of unglazed red brick laid in a common bond, with seven stretcher courses for each header course. The three exposed elevations of the original building maintain a low-pitched gabled roof with a wide frieze, cornice returns, and mutule decoration. Symmetrical in design, the north or front elevation maintains a central entrance with paired doors topped by a fixed transom and two rows of brick hood moulds. A datestone above this entrance, which lists the architect and builders, is set in limestone in a semi-circular arch of brick. Flanking this entrance are four over four double hung windows with limestone sills and double rows of brick hood moulds. The second story repeats the first floor plan. The upper half-story maintains three fixed wood sashes on a continuous limestone sill topped by semi-circular brick hood moulds. The west elevation is seven bays wide and continues the theme of the front elevation with four over four sash, limestone sills and brick hood moulds. The only exception is the first floor that is centered by narrow casement windows. The south elevation repeats the north elevation except for an off center, double hung sash above the central entrance. Ratio Architects of Indianapolis was hired in 1995 to construct an addition to the courthouse. Symmetrical in plan, the new design replicates the original plan and is connected by a center two-story, five bay outward projecting section with contemporary arched lintels and projecting brick piers topped with square, wood capitals. This central section incorporates the original eastern portion of the cross plan and projects out one bay from the north and south elevations. A cupola can be found resting over this portion of the roof. Like the original 1873 section, the east wing is also three bays wide and seven bays deep, with end gables and four over four double-hung wood sash windows with two rows of arched brick lintels. On the east wall of this wing, a wheelchair ramp is concealed behind a curving brick wall at the street level. The unifying feature connecting the three sections is a continuous wide frieze and projecting cornice. The architectural integrity is maintained through the use of features common to 19th century buildings: unglazed red brick, four over four windows and limestone sills and caps.
Forrest County Courthouse - Hattiesburg, MS This courthouse is on the National Register of historic places as part of the Hub City Historic District. Here is the text from the nominating form: Forrest County Courthouse, 628, 630 Main Street. Neo-Classical Revival. Three-story brick with stone trim, nine-by-nineteen-bay, raised basement, main entrance at second floor. Two-story balconied portico supported by Ionic columns. Stone trim at lintels, string courses, pilaster bases and capitals, at cornice. Two-story eight-bay brick enlargement (628 Main Street), stone sills and lintels, added at southeast corner and set back from street creating small park-like area with trees and shrubs. 1905, remodeled 1922.
Conecuh County Courthouse - Evergreen, AL - Evergreen
Fort Bend County Courthouse Clock and Statue- Richmond, TX The Fort Bend County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is also added a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and a State Antiquities Landmark. From the historic marker: This classical revival building is the fifth courthouse for Fort Bend County, which was organized in 1837. The structure was designed by C. H. Page of Austin and dedicated in 1909. The contractor was the Texas Building Company, also of Austin. Exterior styling features a dome, statue, and cornices of copper. The interior has a 3-story rotunda, mosaic tile floors, and green glazed tile wainscoting. Additions were made to the courthouse in 1935 and 1957.
Fort Bend County Courthouse - Richmond, TX The Fort Bend County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is also added a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and a State Antiquities Landmark. From the historic marker: This classical revival building is the fifth courthouse for Fort Bend County, which was organized in 1837. The structure was designed by C. H. Page of Austin and dedicated in 1909. The contractor was the Texas Building Company, also of Austin. Exterior styling features a dome, statue, and cornices of copper. The interior has a 3-story rotunda, mosaic tile floors, and green glazed tile wainscoting. Additions were made to the courthouse in 1935 and 1957.
Tattnall County Courthouse - Reidsville, GA
Old Log Court House - Cynthiana, KY From the historic marker: Oldest house in Cynthiana, built 1790. Young Henry Clay practiced law here, 1806. In 1817, city's first newspaper, the Guardian of Liberty was printed by Adam Keenan, assisted by H. H. Kavanaugh, later a noted Bishop, and Dudley Mann, who became a diplomat to France. Guthrie's Arithmetic, first to be published west of Alleghenies, was also printed here.
Evans County Courthouse - Claxton, GA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evans_County_Courthouse The Evans County Courthouse is a historic government building and clock tower located in the city of Claxton, GA, the seat of Evans County. The courthouse was built in 1923 and is the home of Evans County's Superior Court and the base of the county's government. On September 18, 1980, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Evans County was created in 1914, first by a proposed constitutional amendment in the Georgia General Assembly on August 11 and then officially ratified by a vote of the citizens of Georgia on November 23. With the creation of the new county a courthouse was needed. The first building used as such was the White Building, a three-story edifice built by Mr. R. King White and later bought by Mrs. Ben Daniel. Mrs. Daniel's husband, Dr. Ben Daniel, used the building as his office. This building was used until 1923, when the current courthouse was completed. The work was done by J.J. Baldwin and West Point Iron Works for $60,000 dollars. On December 28, 1994 the American Legion erected a monument to those men from the county who died in various wars, beginning with World War I and ending with the Vietnam war. The interior to the courthouse was remodeled in 1979 and 1980 and, in 2003, the bell tower clock was restored.
Pearl River County Courthouse - Poplarville, MS
Harris County Courthouse (old) - Houston en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1910_Harris_County_Courthouse The Harris County Courthouse of 1910 is one of the courthouse buildings operated by the Harris County, Texas government, in Downtown Houston. It is in the Classical Revival architectural style and has six stories. Two courtrooms inside are two stories each. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 1981. In 1930 the cupola was removed. There were previously stairs made of granite that connected the second floor with the ground, but they were removed in 1950. The courthouse received a modernization in 1953 which updated the interior. In 2011 the courthouse was rededicated after an extensive renovation, which began in March 2009, and restored the interior to the original style. The renovation had a cost of about $65 million, and included adding a cupola that was created in the 1980s as well as re-adding the granite steps.
U.S. District Courthouse - Hattiesburg, MS Constructed in 1910 as Post Office, renovated in 1939 to serve as Courthouse. Now used as the Hattiesburg Municipal Court. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Marshall County Courthouse - Guntersville, AL
Jefferson County Courthouse - Beaumont, TX From Wikipedia: The Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas is one of the tallest courthouses in the state, and is an excellent example of Art Deco architecture. Built in 1931, it is the fourth courthouse built in Jefferson County. It was designed by Fred Stone and Augustin Babin, and is thirteen stories high. In 1981, an annex was added to the west side of the courthouse. The county has had four courthouses. The first building built by the county was a simple wood structure built to serve as the county jail. The second courthouse was built in 1854 and was a simple two story square structure. A third courthouse, a three-story red brick building designed by E.T. Heiner, was built in 1893. By the late 1920s Beaumont had grown so much that the courthouse was inadequate to meet the needs of the people, and by early 1931 the present brick structure was completed. The architects were Fred C. Stone & A. Babin; the sculptor of the frieze panels and other architectural sculpture was Beaumont sculptor Matchett Herring Coe. The building has retained nearly all of its originality over the years, including its marble interior, but in 1981 an annex was added to the west side to increase space. The annex connects to the original courthouse through the basement, first, and second floors. The only public entrance is through the annex due to recent security upgrades. Floors eight through thirteen of the courthouse once served as the county jail, one can tell by the barred windows. Today the space is used for storage.
Taylor County Courthouse (Old) - Campbellsville, KY This 1965 courthouse was the third in Taylor County.
Fiscal Court Building - Oldham County, KY The Fiscal Court Building is across from the historic courthouse in La Grange, KY
Old Green County Courthouse - Greensburg, KY I've been told this is the oldest courthouse in America west of the Appalachians. It's certainly the oldest courthouse in Kentucky, built in 1804. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as "The Old Courthouse." It was in use for 135 years. Read the complete story in the National Register nomination form: npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/1e4a06d1-0b9c-46b9-8d05-55920e...
Lee County Courthouse - Jonesville, VA
Bullitt Co. Courthouse (old) - Shepherdsville, KY This courthouse has been expanded over the years, with the front as the oldest part. A new courthouse has been built behind this one. Today this building serves as the county history museum.
Jones County Courthouse - Laurel, MS Jones County, MS is a county with two seats: Laurel and Ellisville. Each has a courthouse which are identical twins. Here is the older one in Ellisville: www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/49664801256/in/date...
Jones County Courthouse - Ellisville, MS Jones County, MS is a county with two seats: Laurel and Ellisville. Each has a courthouse which are identical twins. The 1908 courthouse here in Ellisville has a larger courthouse lawn. Along with the Confederate monument in the foreground, these two structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as "Jones County Courthouse and Confederate Monument at Ellisville." See the Laurel courthouse here: www.flickr.com/photos/brent_nashville/49667727233/in/date... Learn more here: npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/af005db4-910b-49f9-b657-535eac...
Orange Co. Courthouse - Paoli, IN From Wikipedia: The Orange County Courthouse is located on Courthouse Square in Paoli, Indiana at the intersection of State Roads 37, 56 and US Highway 150. The courthouse is the second oldest courthouse in Indiana that has been used continuously. The Orange County Courthouse was built 1847-1850. It is a good example of the Greek Revival style of architecture. The court house is distinguished by a Doric portico with six fluted columns. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Orange Co. Courthouse (front view) - Paoli, IN From Wikipedia: The Orange County Courthouse is located on Courthouse Square in Paoli, Indiana at the intersection of State Roads 37, 56 and US Highway 150. The courthouse is the second oldest courthouse in Indiana that has been used continuously. The Orange County Courthouse was built 1847-1850. It is a good example of the Greek Revival style of architecture. The court house is distinguished by a Doric portico with six fluted columns. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Orange Co. Courthouse Square - Paoli, IN From Wikipedia: The Orange County Courthouse is located on Courthouse Square in Paoli, Indiana at the intersection of State Roads 37, 56 and US Highway 150. The courthouse is the second oldest courthouse in Indiana that has been used continuously. The Orange County Courthouse was built 1847-1850. It is a good example of the Greek Revival style of architecture. The court house is distinguished by a Doric portico with six fluted columns. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Harrison Co. Courthouse - Cynthiana, KY From Wikipedia: The Harrison County Courthouse in Cynthiana, Kentucky is a Greek Revival-style courthouse building built in 1851. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Located at 100 Main Street, it was built and was perhaps designed by John Huddleston. It is a contributing building in the 1982 NRHP-listed Cynthiana Commercial District.
Old Courthouse Columns - New Albany, IN When the new Floyd County Courthouse was constructed in 1960, the columns from the previous 1867 courthouse were preserved on the grounds.
Old Dallas County Courthouse - Selma, AL From Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_T._Smitherman_Historic_Building The Joseph T. Smitherman Historic Building, also known by a variety of other names throughout its history, is a historic Greek Revival building in Selma, Alabama. Completed in 1847, it has served many functions in the more than 160 years of its existence. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1975, due to its architectural and historical significance. It currently houses the Vaughan-Smitherman Museum, a museum depicting Selma's history. History: The building was completed by the Selma Fraternal Lodge No. 27 of the Free and Accepted Masons in 1847. The organization had it built, at a cost of $15,000, to serve as a school for orphans and the children of indigent Masons. It first opened its doors in October 1848 as the Central Masonic Institute. The school was not a success, and within a few years the mortgage on the property was lost by the Masons. The structure was next used as a Confederate hospital during the American Civil War. It survived the Battle of Selma near the end of the war and served as a Freedman's Bureau Hospital for a short time following it. It was then purchased by local civic leaders in an effort to lure the Dallas county seat from Cahaba to Selma. The effort was successful, with Selma becoming the seat of government for the county in 1866. The building served as the Dallas County Courthouse until 1902, when a new courthouse was built at the corner of Alabama Avenue and Lauderdale Street. The trustees of the Henry W. Vaughan estate purchased the building for $5,025 in 1904. In that same year they leased the former courthouse to a new school, the Selma Military Institute. The military school used the building until 1908, when it moved to what is now the administration building at the United Methodist Children's Home on North Broad Street. The trustees then converted the space into a new hospital, Vaughan Memorial Hospital, in 1911. The hospital occupied the building until 1960, when a new hospital building was completed on West Dallas Avenue. The building sat vacant and neglected until 1969, when the City of Selma, Dallas County, and the Selma Housing Authority purchased it for $82,500. This was done under the leadership of Joseph T. Smitherman, the mayor of Selma at the time. The facility reopened as the Historic and Civic Building on May 16, 1971. It was renamed in honor of Smitherman by the Selma City Council in 1979, for his role in preserving and restoring the building. Architecture: The three-story red brick structure is built in the Greek Revival-style that was popular at the time. It is most notable for its centrally placed tetrastyle portico, utilizing monumental Ionic columns. The exposed brickwork of the seven bay facade utilizes the stretcher bond, with a belt course between each floor. The pedimented portico covers the three central bays, with balconies at each upper level stretching the width and depth of the covered area. The wrought iron balcony railings utilize a design with an open diamond pattern, also known as a crowfoot baluster. Museum: The building is now home to the Vaughan-Smitherman Museum. The first floor contains the museum's Civil War collection and documents relating to slavery. The second is dedicated to a political collection. The third floor is set up as a hospital, as it may have appeared while in use as Vaughan Memorial Hospital. Additionally, the museum has mid-19th century antique furniture, a collection of Native American artifacts, meeting rooms for clubs and civic groups, and parlors for social events.
William M. Colmer Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse Hattiesburg, MS. Built 1974. Architect: Joseph Thomas Ware
Lamar County Courthouse (old) - Purvis, MS
Lamar County Courthouse (old) Clock Tower- Purvis, MS
Metcalfe County Courthouse (new) - Edmonton, KY The new Metcalfe County Courthouse was built in 2003. It is located in one corner of the Edmonton town square and faces the old courthouse which is in the middle of the square.
Bourbon County Courthouse - Paris, KY From Wikipedia: The Bourbon County Courthouse, on Courthouse Square in Paris, KY, was built in 1902. It was designed by architect Frank P. Milburn in Beaux Arts style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The design was created originally by the architect as a proposal for a new Kentucky state capitol building in Frankfort, KY. A drawing was published in 1903 in a brochure supporting placement of the capitol in Frankfort. The new state capitol was in fact built in a design by Frank Mills Andrews instead, but Milburn recycled his design for this building two years later, with some reductions. It is included also in the Paris Courthouse Square Historic District. More details: npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/74000851_text
Bourbon County Courthouse clock tower - Paris, KY From Wikipedia: The Bourbon County Courthouse, on Courthouse Square in Paris, KY, was built in 1902. It was designed by architect Frank P. Milburn in Beaux Arts style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The design was created originally by the architect as a proposal for a new Kentucky state capitol building in Frankfort, KY. A drawing was published in 1903 in a brochure supporting placement of the capitol in Frankfort. The new state capitol was in fact built in a design by Frank Mills Andrews instead, but Milburn recycled his design for this building two years later, with some reductions. It is included also in the Paris Courthouse Square Historic District. More details: npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/74000851_text
Bourbon County Courthouse (from base of steps)- Paris, KY From Wikipedia: The Bourbon County Courthouse, on Courthouse Square in Paris, KY, was built in 1902. It was designed by architect Frank P. Milburn in Beaux Arts style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The design was created originally by the architect as a proposal for a new Kentucky state capitol building in Frankfort, KY. A drawing was published in 1903 in a brochure supporting placement of the capitol in Frankfort. The new state capitol was in fact built in a design by Frank Mills Andrews instead, but Milburn recycled his design for this building two years later, with some reductions. It is included also in the Paris Courthouse Square Historic District. More details: npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/74000851_text
Bourbon County Courthouse (corner view)- Paris, KY From Wikipedia: The Bourbon County Courthouse, on Courthouse Square in Paris, KY, was built in 1902. It was designed by architect Frank P. Milburn in Beaux Arts style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The design was created originally by the architect as a proposal for a new Kentucky state capitol building in Frankfort, KY. A drawing was published in 1903 in a brochure supporting placement of the capitol in Frankfort. The new state capitol was in fact built in a design by Frank Mills Andrews instead, but Milburn recycled his design for this building two years later, with some reductions. It is included also in the Paris Courthouse Square Historic District. More details: npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/74000851_text
Jenkins County Courthouse - Millen, GA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse Jenkins County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Millen, GA. Designed in a Neoclassical Revival architecture style by L.F. Goodrich, it was built in 1910. Unlike most courthouses in Georgia of the period, this one is three stories tall. It has columns that are plain and fluted, which are on high bases. The building has a bracketed cornice. On top is a copper-domed clock tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980
Jenkins County Courthouse (alt view) - Millen, GA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse Jenkins County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Millen, GA. Designed in a Neoclassical Revival architecture style by L.F. Goodrich, it was built in 1910. Unlike most courthouses in Georgia of the period, this one is three stories tall. It has columns that are plain and fluted, which are on high bases. The building has a bracketed cornice. On top is a copper-domed clock tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980
Jenkins County Courthouse Blind Justice statue detail - Millen, GA As I was getting ready to take this photo, and older lady drove up to me. She said she lived in Millen as a child but did not recall this statue. She asked me if this was original to the courthouse or if it had been added more recently. I wish I had an answer for her, but I didn't know much about Millen before getting here. npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset?assetID=de86aa66-6acd-49d7-8db... checking this website leads me to think the statue dates back to 1910. The link also notes the scales she is holding are missing, but is still impressive as few GA courthouses have statues. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse Jenkins County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Millen, GA. Designed in a Neoclassical Revival architecture style by L.F. Goodrich, it was built in 1910. Unlike most courthouses in Georgia of the period, this one is three stories tall. It has columns that are plain and fluted, which are on high bases. The building has a bracketed cornice. On top is a copper-domed clock tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980
Jenkins County Courthouse clock tower detail - Millen, GA en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse Jenkins County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Millen, GA. Designed in a Neoclassical Revival architecture style by L.F. Goodrich, it was built in 1910. Unlike most courthouses in Georgia of the period, this one is three stories tall. It has columns that are plain and fluted, which are on high bases. The building has a bracketed cornice. On top is a copper-domed clock tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980
Jenkins County Courthouse - Fair on the Square I arrived in Millen on the afternoon of the yearly Fair on the Square. Only one carnival ride, the "Berry Go Round" had not been removed. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse Jenkins County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Millen, GA. Designed in a Neoclassical Revival architecture style by L.F. Goodrich, it was built in 1910. Unlike most courthouses in Georgia of the period, this one is three stories tall. It has columns that are plain and fluted, which are on high bases. The building has a bracketed cornice. On top is a copper-domed clock tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980
Harrison County Courthouse - Corydon, IN The three-story Harrison County Courthouse, which is located on the same grounds as the Old Capitol, was completed in 1929. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Corydon Historic District.
Oldham County Courthouse - La Grange, KY This courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Central La Grange Historic District.
Martin County Courthouse - Shoals, IN This photo was taken in May 2018 when the exterior was under construction. From Wikipedia: The Martin County Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Shoals, Indiana. The courthouse was built in 1876 to replace the previous courthouse, which burned down in the same year. At the time of the courthouse's construction, Shoals had only been the county seat for seven years, and it was the ninth county seat in Martin County. The new courthouse was built with local sandstone and red brick; its design incorporates elements of the Greek Revival and Italianate styles. The new courthouse proved to be in a stable location, as the county seat has remained in Shoals since its construction. The courthouse served the county until 2002 and now houses the Martin County Historical Museum, which is operated by the Martin County Historical Society. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 2005.
Johnson County Courthouse - Franklin, IN en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_County_Courthouse_Square Johnson County Courthouse Square is a historic courthouse and town square located in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana. The courthouse was built between 1879 and 1881, and is a two-story, red brick building with elements of Second Empire, Neo-Jacobean, and Romanesque Revival style architecture. It has a low hipped metal roof topped by a central tower and with smaller corner towers topped with pyramidal roofs. It was designed by George W. Bunting, who also designed courthouses at Franklin (Clinton County) and Anderson (Madison County). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
Johnson County Courthouse (V.2) - Franklin, IN en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_County_Courthouse_Square Johnson County Courthouse Square is a historic courthouse and town square located in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana. The courthouse was built between 1879 and 1881, and is a two-story, red brick building with elements of Second Empire, Neo-Jacobean, and Romanesque Revival style architecture. It has a low hipped metal roof topped by a central tower and with smaller corner towers topped with pyramidal roofs. It was designed by George W. Bunting, who also designed courthouses at Franklin (Clinton County) and Anderson (Madison County). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
Taylor County Justice Center - Campbellsville, KY This is the modern courthouse for Taylor County, KY, completed in 2009.
Marion County Judicial Center - Lebanon, KY This modern Courthouse opened in 2010.
Washington County Courthouse - Springfield, KY I previously drove through here in 2006, and at the time it was still used as a courthouse. Since then, a new courthouse has opened across the street and this has become the Lincoln Legacy Museum. According to plaques on the grounds, Abraham Lincoln was never certain his parents were married when he was born. In those days, that was a scandal which would have disqualified him from being President in the opinion of many voters. He hired investigators to find proof of their marriage, which did not happen before his assassination. Later in 1878, the marriage certificate was found in this courthouse. Mare about the courthouse from Wikipedia: The Washington County Courthouse in Springfield in Washington County, Kentucky is located on Springfield's Public Square, at Main at Lincoln Park Rd. It was built during 1814-15. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. It is a two-story brick courthouse, with brick laid in Flemish bond. Among other changes designed by architect Frank Brewer, it has an octagonal cupola added in 1840. It is included as a contributing building in the Springfield Main Street Historic District.
Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse - Indianapolis From Wikipedia... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birch_Bayh_Federal_Building_and_Uni... The Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, formerly known as the U.S. Courthouse and Post Office and as the Federal Building, is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, located in Indianapolis. It is a distinguished example of Beaux-Arts architecture, and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Constructed from 1902 to 1905, the United States District Court for the District of Indiana met here until it was subdivided in 1928; the United States Circuit Court for the District of Indiana met here until that court was abolished in 1912. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as "U.S. Courthouse and Post Office" in 1974. The courthouse was renamed in honor of Senator Birch Bayh in 2003. The building was one of only 35 federal buildings constructed under the Tarsney Act of 1893. The United States Treasury Department sought designs for the new federal building from private architectural firms through an open competition allowed under the Act. John Hall Rankin and Thomas Kellogg, noted Philadelphia architects, secured the design contract, and the Treasury Department accepted the New York-based John Pierce Company's low construction bid of $1,300,000. (The final cost, however, reached nearly $2,000,000.) Begun in 1902 and completed in 1905, the new federal building was massive. Accommodating 925 federal employees, the U-shaped, Beaux Arts structure occupied an entire block, rose four stories, and housed federal courts, offices, and the main post office. Beaux Arts classicism, often reflected in federal buildings of this era, was popularized by the majestic buildings of the Chicago World's Fair in 1893. Monumental design and formal planning of spaces are hallmarks of the style. The Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse inspired Beaux Arts designs for other public buildings in Indianapolis, including Indianapolis City Hall (1910), the Indianapolis Public Library (1917), and buildings in the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza (dedicated in 1927). Resting on a gray granite foundation, the Neo-Classic building is a steel-framed, flat-roofed structure clad with Indiana limestone. The south (front) elevation has eleven bays, separated by three-story Ionic engaged columns and flanked by entry pavilions. Each pavilion has a central cast-bronze and glass doorway, reached by a wide, shallow gray granite stair flanked by pedestals with heroic allegorical sculptures by John Massey Rhind entitled Industry, Science (or Justice), Agriculture, and Literature. Completed in 1905, the new federal building was originally U-shaped. The symmetrical facade features evenly spaced Ionic pilasters and terraces with stone balusters. A heavy classical cornice tops the building. A five-story addition, completed in 1938, enclosed the original U-shaped plan, creating an interior courtyard. The addition is compatible with the original building, featuring classical ornamentation mixed with modern details such as the stylized relief over the entrances. The original impressive scale and richly ornamented interior design elements remain intact. Mosaic tile ceilings, cantilevered marble staircases, and much of the original decorative artwork and furnishings are still in place. The major interior spaces of the building are the first-floor lobbies and connecting corridor and the original courtrooms at the southeast and southwest corners of the second floor. The exterior entry doors at the southeast and southwest corners of the first floor open into barrel-vaulted corridors with white marble walls and brown and green marble pilasters and columns. The corridors lead to vaulted octagonal vestibules that feature red marble walls and gray Tuscan columns, as well as Roman-style mosaics on the ceilings. Arched openings of the octagonal vestibules lead to lobbies with elevators and grand staircases, and to the quadripart vaulted connecting corridor. The semicircular marble staircases are among the finest examples of cantilevered (supported only from one end) stone stairs in the United States. Among the most impressive interior features of the building are the Depression-era murals. Working under the Treasury Relief Art Project, which aimed to restore faith in the country through patriotic and historically themed art, master artist Grant Christian painted murals that depict the history of transportation and delivery of mail in Indianapolis. Christian was paid $1.55 per hour while his assistant, Reynolds Selfridge received half that much. The courtrooms feature handsome marble floors, colored marble and plaster wall finishes, and elaborately ornamented, gilded, and painted plaster beam and panel ceilings with skylights. Bronzed railings, stained-glass windows, and heavy wrought-iron gates provide detail to these rooms, which also still have their original furniture. Allegorical representations of the Appeal to Justice and Justice and Mercy by William B. Van Ingen placed above each judge's bench symbolize the seriousness of their responsibility. Depression-era interior modifications were mostly cosmetic in nature. These included replacement of open metal grillwork doors on the elevators with polished metal doors, and installation of dark green marble-faced walls at elevator entrances. Modern translucent panels replaced the original stained-glass skylights in the second-floor courtrooms. The first-floor east-west corridor is no longer used as a post office. The postal service windows and mailboxes were removed when these functions were shifted to widely dispersed annexes. Replicas of the service windows were added during the course of restoration, returning the space to its original appearance. In recent years, the General Services Administration (GSA) has reversed some past modifications made in the name of modernization, and has begun conserving important elements of the building. GSA has replaced modern lighting with appropriate period features, repaired mosaic tile ceilings, and restored exterior stone work.
Butler county Courthouse - Greenville, AL The first courthouse on the site was built in 1822; the current, fourth, courthouse was completed in 1903. There is a hipped roof with cross gable extensions, a center clock tower topped with a small dome, stone beltcourses and window lintels designed by architect B. B. Smith. The marble front at the main entrance was added much more recently. It is part of the East Commerce Street Historic District which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
Owen County Courthouse - Spencer, IN From Wikipedia: The Owen County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Spencer, Owen County, Indiana, United States. It was the work of Jesse Johnson and Christian Kanzler & Son and built in 1910-1911. It is a three-story, with basement, Classical Revival style limestone building. The flat roof is topped by a copper dome with four-sided Seth Thomas clock. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. For more info: secure.in.gov/apps/dnr/shaard/r/218b1/N/Owen_CO_Courthous...
Owen County Courthouse (alt) - Spencer, IN From Wikipedia: The Owen County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Spencer, Owen County, Indiana, United States. It was the work of Jesse Johnson and Christian Kanzler & Son and built in 1910-1911. It is a three-story, with basement, Classical Revival style limestone building. The flat roof is topped by a copper dome with four-sided Seth Thomas clock. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. For more info: secure.in.gov/apps/dnr/shaard/r/218b1/N/Owen_CO_Courthous... This alternate view was taken from the top step of the old Carnegie Library which is now a museum. From here you can see more of the clock dome but a pesky powerline is in the way.
Bartholomew County Courthouse (North Side) - Columbus, IN The north side of this courthouse probably doesn't get a lot of sunlight, but this time of year it does in the late afternoon. From Wikipedia: Bartholomew County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was designed by noted Indiana architect Isaac Hodgson, built in 1871-1874 at the cost of $250,000, and dedicated in 1874. Construction was by McCormack and Sweeny. The building was hailed as "the finest in the West" upon its completion. It is a three-story, Second Empire-style red-brick building trimmed in limestone. It features a mansard roof, corner pavilions, Corinthian-order portico, and a six-level clock tower. The clock tower is 154 feet tall. A six-inch thick, 10-ten clock bell was installed in 1875. The clock's weighted mechanism were replaced with an electric motor in 1940 and a 900-pound weight fell. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1979. It is located in the Columbus Historic District. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_County_Courthouse
Bartholomew County Courthouse (East side) - Columbus, IN The east side looks like the primary entrance. I bet it looks spectacular in when the sun hits this side in the morning. From Wikipedia: Bartholomew County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was designed by noted Indiana architect Isaac Hodgson, built in 1871-1874 at the cost of $250,000, and dedicated in 1874. Construction was by McCormack and Sweeny. The building was hailed as "the finest in the West" upon its completion. It is a three-story, Second Empire-style red-brick building trimmed in limestone. It features a mansard roof, corner pavilions, Corinthian-order portico, and a six-level clock tower. The clock tower is 154 feet tall. A six-inch thick, 10-ten clock bell was installed in 1875. The clock's weighted mechanism were replaced with an electric motor in 1940 and a 900-pound weight fell. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1979. It is located in the Columbus Historic District. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_County_Courthouse
Bartholomew County Courthouse (Northeast corner) - Columbus, IN I think this is the best angle to look at this courthouse, but maybe not the best angle to photograph it with the traffic lights, trees and sun only hitting one side. From Wikipedia: Bartholomew County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located at Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was designed by noted Indiana architect Isaac Hodgson, built in 1871-1874 at the cost of $250,000, and dedicated in 1874. Construction was by McCormack and Sweeny. The building was hailed as "the finest in the West" upon its completion. It is a three-story, Second Empire-style red-brick building trimmed in limestone. It features a mansard roof, corner pavilions, Corinthian-order portico, and a six-level clock tower. The clock tower is 154 feet tall. A six-inch thick, 10-ten clock bell was installed in 1875. The clock's weighted mechanism were replaced with an electric motor in 1940 and a 900-pound weight fell. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 1979. It is located in the Columbus Historic District. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartholomew_County_Courthouse
Hancock County Courthouse - Hawesville, KY From Wikipedia: The Hancock County Courthouse in Hawesville, Kentucky is an 1859-built courthouse which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It is a two-and-a-half-story building, designed by a Robert Boyd of Boston, Massachusetts. It has an octagonal cupola. Normally, I focus on Tennessee Courthouses. See my Tennessee Courthouses Collection. Each Courthouse is available as an individual post card, or you can buy a poster of all Middle Tennessee Courthouses.
Shenandoah County Courthouse - Woodstock, VA The Shenandoah County Historic Courthouse is the oldest working courthouse west of the Blue Ridge Mountains in continuous use. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenandoah_County_Courthouse Shenandoah County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built about 1795, as a single pile, two-story, seven bay, structure with a facade of rough-hewn coursed limestone ashlar. A projecting tetrastyle Tuscan portico was added in 1929 to the central three bays. Atop the gable roof is a handsome hexagonal cupola with ogee-shaped roof above the belfry and surmounted by a short spire topped by a ball finial. A one-story Greek Revival style rear wing was added about 1840; a one-story clerk's office was added in 1880. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The Shenandoah County Historical Society and County Tourism office operate the Visitor Center and Courthouse Museum in the historic courthouse.
Shenandoah County Courthouse Cupola - Woodstock, VA The Shenandoah County Historic Courthouse is the oldest working courthouse west of the Blue Ridge Mountains in continuous use. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenandoah_County_Courthouse Shenandoah County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built about 1795, as a single pile, two-story, seven bay, structure with a facade of rough-hewn coursed limestone ashlar. A projecting tetrastyle Tuscan portico was added in 1929 to the central three bays. Atop the gable roof is a handsome hexagonal cupola with ogee-shaped roof above the belfry and surmounted by a short spire topped by a ball finial. A one-story Greek Revival style rear wing was added about 1840; a one-story clerk's office was added in 1880. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The Shenandoah County Historical Society and County Tourism office operate the Visitor Center and Courthouse Museum in the historic courthouse.
Old Court House - Winchester, VA The Frederick County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located in Winchester, VA. It was built in 1840, and is a two-story, rectangular, brick building on a stone foundation and partial basement in the Greek Revival style. It measures 50 feet by 90 feet, and features a pedimented Doric order portico and a gabled roof surmounted by a cupola. Also on the property is a contributing Confederate monument, dedicated in 1916, consisting of a bronze statue of a soldier on a stone base. The building houses the Old Court House Civil War Museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It is located in the Winchester Historic District.
Old Court House (Front) - Winchester, VA The Frederick County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located in Winchester, VA. It was built in 1840, and is a two-story, rectangular, brick building on a stone foundation and partial basement in the Greek Revival style. It measures 50 feet by 90 feet, and features a pedimented Doric order portico and a gabled roof surmounted by a cupola. Also on the property is a contributing Confederate monument, dedicated in 1916, consisting of a bronze statue of a soldier on a stone base. The building houses the Old Court House Civil War Museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It is located in the Winchester Historic District.
Old Court House (Corner) - Winchester, VA The Frederick County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located in Winchester, VA. It was built in 1840, and is a two-story, rectangular, brick building on a stone foundation and partial basement in the Greek Revival style. It measures 50 feet by 90 feet, and features a pedimented Doric order portico and a gabled roof surmounted by a cupola. Also on the property is a contributing Confederate monument, dedicated in 1916, consisting of a bronze statue of a soldier on a stone base. The building houses the Old Court House Civil War Museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It is located in the Winchester Historic District.
Old Court House (Clock Tower) - Winchester, VA The Frederick County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located in Winchester, VA. It was built in 1840, and is a two-story, rectangular, brick building on a stone foundation and partial basement in the Greek Revival style. It measures 50 feet by 90 feet, and features a pedimented Doric order portico and a gabled roof surmounted by a cupola. Also on the property is a contributing Confederate monument, dedicated in 1916, consisting of a bronze statue of a soldier on a stone base. The building houses the Old Court House Civil War Museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It is located in the Winchester Historic District.
Osceola County Courthouse (New) Kissimmee, FL The new 2000 Osceola County Courthouse is across the lawn from the 1890 courthouse seen here: flic.kr/p/CscaUX
Shenandoah Co. Courthouse (modern) - Woodstock, VA This modern courthouse is about 100 feet away from the historic old courthouse to the right.
Floyd County Courthouse - Rome, GA Completed in 1893 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/23a6586b-47b2-4b58-acb0-0ec99a...
Covington County Courthouse - Andalusia, AL en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covington_County_Courthouse_and_Jail The Covington County Courthouse and Jail is a historic courthouse in Andalusia, the seat of Covington County, Alabama. It was built from 1914–1916 along with a jail. Together, the buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The 1916 courthouse is the fifth to serve Covington County. The fourth courthouse was built of brick in 1896 in the center of Courthouse Square (which sits in front of the current courthouse). When the Central of Georgia Railway reached Andalusia in 1899, followed shortly by the Alabama and Florida Railroad, the town saw massive growth; population rose from 270 at the 1890 census to 2,480 by 1910. Having outgrown the prior courthouse, construction on a new courthouse began in 1914 and was completed in 1916. A jail was built behind the courthouse. The courthouse is designed in a Beaux-Arts style, common among public buildings in the early 20th century. The original portion of the building is rectangular and built of combed granite. Two wings were built onto the rear of the building, which were later enclosed in the middle. At the center of the façade is a hexastyle portico with Corinthian columns supporting a denticulated triangular pediment. A medallion with a clock adorns the pediment. Three entry doors, since replaced with modern medal-frame doors, are separated by Corinthian pilasters and topped with a simple lintel. The doors are flanked by semi-domed niches. On the second floor, three sets of three stacked windows sit above the entry. Windows on the front of the building outside the portico are sets of three one-over-one double-hung windows on each floor. The second floor windows each have decorative sills, and relief panels sit below. Windows on the east and west sides of the building, including the wing additions, have only two windows per set. Entries are finished similarly to the front, Corinthian pilasters supporting a bracketed cornice. The interior is centered on an octagonal atrium, with floors of white marble and walls of grey marble with gold leaf accents. A Y-shaped staircase at the rear of the atrium leads to a second floor gallery and offices.
Old Covington County Courthouse Bell - Andalusia, AL The old courthouse clock bell from 1897 to 1917 has been donated to Covington County this bicentennial year 1976 by H. Speller Moates and family. Dedicated to the Early Settlers of Covington County. Erected in the honor of the Bicentennial of the United States of America by the Andalusia Bicentennial Committee with donations from Citizens of Covington County.
Bay County Courthouse - Panama City, FL The Bay County Courthouse in Panama City, FL was built in 1913, and then significantly remodeled after a 1920 fire. A couple of years ago, a large extension was built on the left. In 1961, a trial occurred here which eventually went to the Supreme Court in the landmark Gideon V. Wainwright case. As a result, all local defendants are provided a public defender if unable to afford an attorney. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gideon_v._Wainwright
Rockingham County Courthouse - Harrisonburg, VA From Wikipedia: Rockingham County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was designed by T.J. Collins (1844–1925) and built in 1896–1897. The courthouse is a 3 1/2-story building of coursed rusticated ashlar above a raised basement. It has a tile covered hipped roof with a molded cornice with dentilwork above a plain frieze. The building has elements of the Richardsonian Romanesque and Romanesque Revival styles. It has a projecting central pavilion with a two-stage clock tower. Fronting the pavilion is a triple arched portico on the first story formed by slender columns set on square pedestals with a heavy stone balustrade above. It is the fifth courthouse to stand on the site since Rockingham was formed from Augusta County, Virginia in 1778. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Rockingham County Courthouse (front view) - Harrisonburg, VA From Wikipedia: Rockingham County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was designed by T.J. Collins (1844–1925) and built in 1896–1897. The courthouse is a 3 1/2-story building of coursed rusticated ashlar above a raised basement. It has a tile covered hipped roof with a molded cornice with dentilwork above a plain frieze. The building has elements of the Richardsonian Romanesque and Romanesque Revival styles. It has a projecting central pavilion with a two-stage clock tower. Fronting the pavilion is a triple arched portico on the first story formed by slender columns set on square pedestals with a heavy stone balustrade above. It is the fifth courthouse to stand on the site since Rockingham was formed from Augusta County, Virginia in 1778. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Rockingham County Courthouse (clock tower detail) - Harrisonburg, VA From Wikipedia: Rockingham County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was designed by T.J. Collins (1844–1925) and built in 1896–1897. The courthouse is a 3 1/2-story building of coursed rusticated ashlar above a raised basement. It has a tile covered hipped roof with a molded cornice with dentilwork above a plain frieze. The building has elements of the Richardsonian Romanesque and Romanesque Revival styles. It has a projecting central pavilion with a two-stage clock tower. Fronting the pavilion is a triple arched portico on the first story formed by slender columns set on square pedestals with a heavy stone balustrade above. It is the fifth courthouse to stand on the site since Rockingham was formed from Augusta County, Virginia in 1778. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Rockingham County Courthouse (west side) - Harrisonburg, VA From Wikipedia: Rockingham County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was designed by T.J. Collins (1844–1925) and built in 1896–1897. The courthouse is a 3 1/2-story building of coursed rusticated ashlar above a raised basement. It has a tile covered hipped roof with a molded cornice with dentilwork above a plain frieze. The building has elements of the Richardsonian Romanesque and Romanesque Revival styles. It has a projecting central pavilion with a two-stage clock tower. Fronting the pavilion is a triple arched portico on the first story formed by slender columns set on square pedestals with a heavy stone balustrade above. It is the fifth courthouse to stand on the site since Rockingham was formed from Augusta County, Virginia in 1778. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Rockingham County Courthouse (Southeast corner) - Harrisonburg, VA From Wikipedia: Rockingham County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was designed by T.J. Collins (1844–1925) and built in 1896–1897. The courthouse is a 3 1/2-story building of coursed rusticated ashlar above a raised basement. It has a tile covered hipped roof with a molded cornice with dentilwork above a plain frieze. The building has elements of the Richardsonian Romanesque and Romanesque Revival styles. It has a projecting central pavilion with a two-stage clock tower. Fronting the pavilion is a triple arched portico on the first story formed by slender columns set on square pedestals with a heavy stone balustrade above. It is the fifth courthouse to stand on the site since Rockingham was formed from Augusta County, Virginia in 1778. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Old Federal Courthouse - Martinsburg, WV From Wikipedia: The Federal Aviation Administration Records Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia is the former United States Courthouse and Post Office for the city. It is a Richardson Romanesque style building, principally designed by Willoughby J. Edbrooke, of the Office of the Supervising Architect. It was used as a federal courthouse and post office from 1895 to 1961, when both functions moved across the street to a new facility. The Federal Aviation Administration occupied the building in 1970, primarily as an emergency relocation center for Washington-based operations, then vacated the building in the 1990s. The blast-resistant construction and communications facilities are still visible in the basement. The building is now used as a community arts center, and is part of the Downtown Martinsburg Historic District. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Old Indiana Capitol - Corydon, IN From Wikipedia: The Old Capitol building, a part of the Corydon Capital State Historic Site, is administered by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. The two-story, Federal-style, limestone building served as Indiana's first state capitol from 1816 until 1825. The building was originally intended to served as the Harrison County Courthouse. Construction began in 1814, when Corydon was the capital of the Indiana Territory. The building was nearly completed in 1816, the year that Indiana was granted statehood and its first state legislature convened at Corydon. The building was primarily used as an assembly building for the territorial and state legislatures, but the county government and district courts occasionally used it when the Indiana General Assembly was not in session. Dennis Pennington, who became the state's first speaker of the Indiana Senate after statehood in 1816, supervised its construction. The two-story building is forty feet square with walls 2.5 feet (0.76 m) thick. The exposed exterior of the building is not dressed, using only stones that were cut roughly square. The foundation, dug 3 feet (0.91 m) into the ground, is also 2.5 feet (0.76 m) thick. The lower level has 15 feet (4.6 m) ceilings, flagstone floors, and a barn rail made from hewn timber. The upper floor's ceiling is 10 feet (3.0 m) tall. The original building had a scale and balance on the roof as the symbol of justice, but they were removed in 1833 and replaced with a large bell. The construction cost of original building was approximately $3,000. Two large chimneys that accommodated the four fireplaces installed in both the upper and lower levels were closed up during later renovations. A wood floor covered the original flagstone floor. When Corydon became the state capital of Indiana in 1816, the Old Capitol building served as the seat of state government. The Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Senate were located on the upper level; the Indiana House of Representatives met on the first floor. After 1825, when the state capital was moved to Indianapolis, the Old Captol building continued to be used as the Harrison County Courthouse and county government office building until 1929, when a new county courthouse was completed. In 1917 the State of Indiana purchased the Old Capitol building with the intention of preserving it. The restored building opened in 1929 and has since been preserved and protected as a memorial. The Old Capitol, sometimes referred to as the Corydon Capitol, was included within the original boundaries of the Corydon Historic District when it was listed on the National Register in 1973. The building has been restored as closely as possible to its original appearance, including furniture and paint colors. In 2015 a major restoration project was completed on the town square to protect the Old Capitol building from water damage, update the electrical system and landscaping, and to install new walkways. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corydon_Historic_District#Old_Capitol
Berkeley County Courthouse - Martinsburg, WV This 1856 courthouse is located in the middle of the Downtown Martinsburg Historic District at the intersection of King and Queen streets. This view was taken from the 2nd story entrance to the library across the street.
Berkeley County Courthouse (corner view) - Martinsburg, WV This 1856 courthouse is located in the middle of the Downtown Martinsburg Historic District at the intersection of King and Queen streets.
Berkeley County Courthouse (Front dome detail) - Martinsburg, WV This 1856 courthouse is located in the middle of the Downtown Martinsburg Historic District at the intersection of King and Queen streets.
Berkeley County Courthouse (street level view) - Martinsburg, WV This 1856 courthouse is located in the middle of the Downtown Martinsburg Historic District at the intersection of King and Queen streets.
Simpson County Courthouse - Franklin, KY This brick building with stone trim featuring small porches and a clock tower was designed by the McDonald Brothers from Louisville. It has undergone extensive remodeling and updating, but remains basically the structure built in 1882 using a Late Victorian style. In 1962, wings were added to mimic the original style. About 20 years ago, the county built a new criminal justice center. This is one of those courthouses that used to be surrounded by mature trees, so you had to find creative views or see it in the winter. I was last here in 2008 and a tree that used to be right up to the building is now missing. The town square is located along highway U.S. 31W. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Christian County Courthouse - Hopkinsville, KY This Classical Revival style Courthouse was built in 1869. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Hopkinsville Commercial Historic District.
Chattoga County Courthouse - Summerville, GA This 1909 Courthouse built with a Neo-Classical Revival design has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
John T. Banks Building (and formerly Morgan County Courthouse) - Decatur, AL John T Banks built this building with three stories in 1887 as a drug store. In 1891, the citizens of Morgan county voted to move the county seat to Decatur. All of the county records were moved here by horse and buggy as this building served as a courthouse until a permanent building could be completed two years later. The building caught fire in 1915 and the top floor was removed. Then the building was used for apartments for about six decades. The building underwent complete restoration in 2002 and is now used as office space.
Limestone County Courthouse - Athens, AL The featured building in the Athens Courthouse Square Commercial Historic District is the Limestone County Courthouse, built in 1919 in Neoclassical style with Palladian influences. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 and the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage in 2012. On the November day this photo was taken in 2016, a large Christmas wreath was displayed along each side. There is also some construction work being done on the grounds.
Morgan County Courthouse - Decatur, AL Built in 1975
Walker County Courthouse - LaFayette, GA If I'm reading their Roman numerals right, this was built in 1916. The Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980
Morgan County Courthouse Justice statue - Decatur, AL The Morgan County lady justice statue is on the grounds of the county courthouse in Decatur, AL. The base of the statue includes the cornerstone of Morgan County's prior 1892 courthouse. Below that us a note that this was restored by Bryant Welding in 1989.
Madison County Courthouse - Huntsville, AL The 10 story Madison County Courthouse in Huntsville, Al opened in 1967. Today, many preservationists would consider this courthouse to be an eyesore. The beautiful previous courthouse was torn down and replaced with the steel-ribbed, tinted glass skyscraper. It has been described as a giant 8-track tape jammed into the ground. What happened? In the 1960s, the city of Huntsville was poised to take off as the home of NASA. City leaders wanted something that would be Modern and up-to-date. Upon completion, the courthouse was dubbed "The Court House that Space Built." When man landed on the moon, the city celebrated around the courthouse as NASA's Dr. Werner Von Braun led a parade. It goes to show how times have changed.
Osceola County Old Courthouse - Kissimmee, FL The old courthouse in Osceola Courthouse was completed in 1890, making it the oldest still used in Florida. The Romanesque architectural elements for the courthouse include the tower that is above the entrance, the round arches that are on the portico- which is also above the doors, and the segmental arches above the windows. Although Osceola County built a new and larger Courthouse building, the third floor courtroom of the Historic Courthouse building is still an active courtroom. Today, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Osceola County Old Courthouse with flags - Kissimmee, FL The old courthouse in Osceola Courthouse was completed in 1890, making it the oldest still used in Florida. The Romanesque architectural elements for the courthouse include the tower that is above the entrance, the round arches that are on the portico- which is also above the doors, and the segmental arches above the windows. Although Osceola County built a new and larger Courthouse building, the third floor courtroom of the Historic Courthouse building is still an active courtroom. Today, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In front of the courthouse are three flags, one for the state of Florida, one for the United States, and one for Osceola County.
Osceola County Old Courthouse Entrance and Tower - Kissimmee, FL The old courthouse in Osceola Courthouse was completed in 1890, making it the oldest still used in Florida. The Romanesque architectural elements for the courthouse include the tower that is above the entrance, the round arches that are on the portico- which is also above the doors, and the segmental arches above the windows. Although Osceola County built a new and larger Courthouse building, the third floor courtroom of the Historic Courthouse building is still an active courtroom. Today, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Catoosa Co. Courthouse - Ringgold, GA This courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. Apparently, this county is a convenient place to get a quick marriage. Dolly Parton was married at this courthouse in 1966. The main road through town is Nashville St. I guess Chattanooga isn't important enough to be the name of the road. It is also US41 and formerly part of the Dixie Highway.
Whitfield County Courthouse - Dalton, GA Built in 1961 and expanded in 2006.
Old Grayson County Courthouse According to Wikipedia: The Old Grayson County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located near Galax in Grayson County, VA. The Old Grayson County Courthouse was built in 1834, and consists of a two-story central block with flanking two-story wings and a one-story addition on the rear north side which was built in the 1870s and expanded in 1988. In 1850 the county seat moved to its present location in Independence, and the courthouse was subsequently used as a private residence, as a hotel, an apartment house, and a hay barn. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. This "Old Town" is a rather rural place except for a block with a few houses on it. It's just a couple of miles outside of Galax and located on Greenville Rd. For a thorough description of this building, here is the listing on the NRHP: www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/Counties/Grayson/038-0004_... The Old Grayson County Courthouse is an unusual antebellum courthouse design because it resembles a residence more than a public building. Constructed by master builder, James Toncray, the premier builder of courthouses of this period in Southwest Virginia.
Gordon County Courthouse - Calhoun, GA On a plaque in front of the courthouse: Erected 1961 by and for the people of Gordon County. Includes the "Gordon Gounty - 1850 - Home of the Cherokee"
Gordon County Courthouse - Calhoun, GA On a plaque in front of the courthouse: Erected 1961 by and for the people of Gordon County
Gordon County 1850 Home of the Cherokee - Calhoun, GA On a plaque in front of the courthouse: Erected 1961 by and for the people of Gordon County
Caldwell Co Courthouse - Princeton, KY listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Princeton Downtown Commercial District. The most distinct feature of this Art Deco courthouse completed in 1940 are the reliefs of U.S. Presidents, one of which is visible in this view if you look at the original size.
Old Fayette County Courthouse - Lexington, KY A great write-up of this historic building can be found here: www.kaintuckeean.com/2012/03/fayette-countys-old-courthou... "The 1898 courthouse was designed by the Cleveland, Ohio architecture firm Lehman & Schmitt, who also designed their own city's Cuyahoga County Courthouse. The Fayette County Courthouse is a fantastic example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. In the shape of a Greek cross, though appearing almost cubic, the courthouse has an entrance on each of its four sides. Each entrance is marked by a large round arch and a shallow balcony above. The corbels supporting these balconies feature facing ranging from grotesque to `resembling characters from the Canterbury Tales.' " A new courthouse was opened nearby, and today this building houses the Lexington History Museum. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Lexington-Fayette County Government Building Block. Maybe the next time I'm here, it won't be raining.
County Courthouses of Middle Tennessee Poster I now have a poster available for purchase highlighting the county courthouse for each of the 40 counties in Middle Tennessee. It is now available for purchase in my Zazzle store here: www.zazzle.com/county_courthouses_of_middle_tennessee_pos... or, if you want a bulk discount, or if you would like to purchase the image so you can print it on your own, send me a message. Also, 38 of the 40 county courthouses seen here (plus most counties from East and West Tennessee) are available as post cards here: www.zazzle.com/seemidtn/products/cg-196778851464533709?rf...
Madison County Courthouse at dusk - Richmond, KY This fine Antebellum courthouse was built in 1848 and externally is relatively unchanged. During the Civil War Battle of Richmond, the courthouse was used as a hospital and a place to hold captured Union soldiers.
Sumter County Courthouse - Livingston, AL The courthouse was built in 1902 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The two-story Beaux-Arts style structure is red brick with terracotta architectural elements over a stone foundation. It is topped by an domed cupola. The courthouse is centered in a large public square that is enclosed within an iron fence.
Lauderdale County Courthouse - Florence, AL This modern Courthouse dates to 1965
Woodford County Courthouse - Versailles, KY There is a marker here which reads: On this courthouse square in 1790 Jesse Graddy built of logs, first of county's four courthouses. Total cost was $22.50. James and Henry Thompkins completed second one, of stone, 1794. Third hall of justice, built of brick in 1812-13, cupola with clock added by 1846; other additions later. Structure burned 1965. Present courthouse completed 1970 by Gault Bros. of Lexington.
Woodford County Courthouse Clock Tower - Versailles, KY There is a marker here which reads: On this courthouse square in 1790 Jesse Graddy built of logs, first of county's four courthouses. Total cost was $22.50. James and Henry Thompkins completed second one, of stone, 1794. Third hall of justice, built of brick in 1812-13, cupola with clock added by 1846; other additions later. Structure burned 1965. Present courthouse completed 1970 by Gault Bros. of Lexington.
Cherokee Co. Courthouse - Murphy, NC In the early 1890s, a grand courthouse was built in Murphy at this site. Despite being made of brick, it burned down in the mid 1920s, the third time this had happened in Cherokee County. When this courthouse was built, the most important thing was to make sure this one would be fireproof. This courthouse is made out of unpolished blue marble, and is distinct as the only North Carolina courthouse made of marble quarried in its own county. (side note: most every description of this place highlights the native marble, so it must be really important to them.) The courthouse was dedicated in November, 1927. The courthouse also features a massive eight-sided tower, with 4 clocks and a bell on the inside with the top 132 feet high. Today, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Franklin County Courthouse (Under Construction) - Frankfort, KY The courthouse dates back to 1835, so the county leaders are going to be mindful in preserving one of the town's many historic treasures. At the same time, they've probably outgrown their space by quite a bit, so a massive expansion is underway, whereby also keeping the facade, clock tower and central part of the building intact. Set upon a terrace, the courthouse is a plain brick structure with a Doric tetrastyle portico with a monumental stairway. On the pyramidal roof is a rusticated square base holding an octagonal cupola, of whice every face is pierced by a louvered opening, and at each corner a Tuscan colonnette which sustain a round entablature.
Escambia County Courthouse (old) - Pensacola, FL from Wikipedia: The U.S. Customs House and Post Office, also known as the Escambia County Courthouse, is a historic site in Pensacola, Florida. Built in 1887, it is located at 223 Palafox Place. On July 22, 1997, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. From 1885 to 1937, the Escambia County Courthouse was a building on the northeast corner of Palafox and Chase streets. In 1937 Escambia County, which needed more space, swapped its location for that of the U.S. Customs House and Post Office because the Federal Government, which by then had no more use for a customs house, needed a building site for a new U.S. Post Office and Courthouse. The Federal Government demolished the old county courthouse in 1938 and built its new building there. The county moved into the Blount Building until renovations were done on the old customs house and post office in 1938. The building, which is still called the county courthouse, is now part of the Escambia County Government Center, which includes the M. C. Blanchard Judicial Building, where the courts and clerk's offices are now located.
Simpson Co. Courthouse - Mendenhall, MS Back in the summer, my wife and I took an abbreviated weekend trip to the Biloxi, MS area to attend the wedding. We had one day to drive there from Tennessee, the day of, and a final day to drive back. On that drive back home day, we left our hotel in Pascagoula, drove north to Jackson to spend some time at the zoo, and then another five hours home - all before going to work the next day. We weren't planning on making any side excursions on that day. However, when I saw the sign along US49 for the "Home of Mississippi's Most Beautiful Courthouse" I knew I had to stop. The 1908 courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Colbert Co. Courthouse and Circle of Valor - Tuscumbia, AL The central part of this courthouse was built in 1881. Then, in 1908, much of it burned because of an arsonist. The entire building didn't burn down as the brick walls stayed intact, so what was left was utilized in a reconstruction. Since then, there's been a 1948 addition (on the right) and a 1974 addition. It is liosted on the National Register of Historic Places as the Tuscumbia National Register Historic District. The Circle of Valor Veterans Memorial is located on the Northeast corner of the courthouse lawn
Colbert County Courthouse 1974 Entrance & Clock Tower - Tuscumbia, AL The central part of this courthouse was built in 1881. Then, in 1908, much of it burned because of an arsonist. The entire building didn't burn down as the brick walls stayed intact, so what was left was utilized in a reconstruction. Since then, there's been a 1948 addition and a 1974 addition. It is liosted on the National Register of Historic Places as the Tuscumbia National Register Historic District.
Colbert County Courthouse Clock Tower - Tuscumbia, AL The central part of this courthouse was built in 1881. Then, in 1908, much of it burned because of an arsonist. The entire building didn't burn down as the brick walls stayed intact, so what was left was utilized in a reconstruction. Since then, there's been a 1948 addition and a 1974 addition. It is liosted on the National Register of Historic Places as the Tuscumbia National Register Historic District.
Colbert Co. Courthouse - Tuscumbia, AL The central part of this courthouse was built in 1881. Then, in 1908, much of it burned because of an arsonist. The entire building didn't burn down as the brick walls stayed intact, so what was left was utilized in a reconstruction. Since then, there's been a 1948 addition (on the right) and a 1974 addition. It is liosted on the National Register of Historic Places as the Tuscumbia National Register Historic District.
Colbert County Courthouse 1974 Entrance - Tuscumbia, AL The central part of this courthouse was built in 1881. Then, in 1908, much of it burned because of an arsonist. The entire building didn't burn down as the brick walls stayed intact, so what was left was utilized in a reconstruction. Since then, there's been a 1948 addition and a 1974 addition. It is liosted on the National Register of Historic Places as the Tuscumbia National Register Historic District.
DeKalb County Courthouse - Ft. Payne, AL Built in 1950 but expanded with the top floor in 1974.
Roanoke County Courthouse (New) - Salem, VA While not particularly interesting looking, I am a courthouse photographer. Perhaps you would be more interested in the Old Roanoke County Courthouse next door. Just like it's next door neighbor, the Ronaoke County Courthouse is neither in Roanoke city or Roanoke County. I think Virginia is the only state that does this, but the larger cities become independent of counties (and the counties that they used to be part of form a ring around the city.) Roanoke is an independent city, so the Roanoke County seat was in the next biggest city in the county, which was Salem. In 1968, Salem also became an independent city and thus not part of Roanoke County any more, but the county decided to not move the courthouse out of Salem. Then, in 1985, the county needed a new courthouse and built one next door, still in Salem and not in the county it represents. There is also a Salem City Courthouse about three blocks away.
Jackson County Courthouse - Pascagoula, MS Built in 1949
Carroll County Governmental Center Located in Hillsville, VA, this courthouse was built in 1998 to replace the functionality of the historic 1872 courthouse.
Pulaski County Courthouse (New) In Pulaski, VA, they needed more space so they built a modern courthouse back up to the historic courthouse so that it's a wide as the block. The old tower is still seen in the back from this side.
Louisville Metro Hall The Louisville Metro Hall, formerly the Jefferson County Courthouse, is the center of Louisville, Kentucky's government. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Construction began in 1837, and city and county governments starting using it in 1842. The architect, Gideon Shryock, had intended for the courthouse to have a six-column Doric portico, a cupola, and additional porticos on the wings. The building would be completed by metopes and plain friezes as a full entablature, and engaged pilasters regularly sequenced. Shryock resigned from the project in 1842. It was finally completed in 1860, with Albert Fink, a bridge engineer, and Charles Stancliff in charge. Fink reduced the number of columns for the Doric portico, and did not build the additional porticos and cupola. With the undone design features and reworks, a local paper at the time called it an "elephantine monstrosity." When the courthouse was originally built, it was hoped that it would be the Statehouse for Kentucky. This hope was the goal of state senator James Guthrie, but due to the capital staying in Frankfort, it became known as "Guthrie's folly". In response to calls to demolish the building, Frank Lloyd Wright said, "Louisville's architecture represents the quality of the old South; we should not build this type of building anymore but we should keep those we have left."
Dade County Courthouse - Trenton, GA The Courthouse is the only thing in Dade County listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The brick building was built in 1928 and located in the middle of the traffic circle in the town square. Dade county is the most northwestern county in the state. The county geographically feels seperated from the rest of the state, as Lookout Mountain divides the county from the rest of the state. (For many decades, to get anywhere else in GA, you'd have to travel into Tennessee or Alabama and go around the mountain. For this reason, and for the story told below, the county is often called the "State of Dade." The following story may not be how it actually happened, but it's how the locals tell it (and even appears this way on a historical marker at the courthouse). When Georgia was considering whether or not to secede from the Union and join the confederacy, the residents of Dade County became impatient and voted to secede from the state and the country on their own, becoming their own state. After the civil war, when Georgia rejoined the Union, it was assumed that "State of Dade" rejoined with them, but since they had seceded from the state, they never actually confirmed their readmission to the union. The Confederate flag continued to fly over the courthouse. Finally, in 1945 many locals gathered in a ceremony here to replace the Confederate Flag with a US Flag, officially rejoining Georgia and the Union, with President Truman acknowledging the event. For the full story: www.appalachianhistory.net/2011/06/the-myth-of-the-state-... The story continues: In 1999, when the first U.S. state quarters were being minted, the Georgia quarter had an outline of the state omitting Dade County in the corner. We'll never know if this was intentional or not, but you can see a picture of it here: www.valuable-coin-stories.com/georgia-quarters.html
Smyth County Courthouse - Marion, VA along US11 (Lee Highway). Was built in 1903 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Marion Historic District. From VirginiaCourthouses.com: Every courthouse needs an eccentric character or event. Approximately 45-50 years ago, allegedly a drunk came into the courthouse. At that time the courthouse also served as the City Treasurer’s office. This man gave them a painting of a Dutchmen. He wanted that Dutchman to “guard the money.” It is now sitting above the vault of the Treasurer’s Office. During renovation of the building, one of the Clerks took it home for safekeeping. It was to returned to it’s lofty perch when it was safe. www.virginiacourthouses.com/Smyth/Smyth.htm
Smyth County Courthouse b&w - Marion, VA along US11 (Lee Highway). Was built in 1903 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Marion Historic District. From VirginiaCourthouses.com: Every courthouse needs an eccentric character or event. Approximately 45-50 years ago, allegedly a drunk came into the courthouse. At that time the courthouse also served as the City Treasurer’s office. This man gave them a painting of a Dutchmen. He wanted that Dutchman to “guard the money.” It is now sitting above the vault of the Treasurer’s Office. During renovation of the building, one of the Clerks took it home for safekeeping. It was to returned to it’s lofty perch when it was safe. www.virginiacourthouses.com/Smyth/Smyth.htm
Grayson County Courthouse (New) A couple of blocks away from the historic Grayson County Courthouse in Independence, VA which is much more interesting. I do like how they have shrubs grown in the shape of the year the county was founded, 1793.
Pulaski Co. Courthouse - Pulaski, VA The Pulaski Courthouse was originally constructed in combining elements of Richardsonian Romanesque and Queen Anne style. The exterior is made from peak creek sandstone, where experts found only the best stones at Warden's Quarry. The building of the courthouse made Pulaski the most important city in the area, and the city then began to grow, as it replaced the courthouse in nearby Newbern which had burned down a few years earlier. Across the street was a Greek immigrant who ran a deli. While living his American Dream, he would look at the structure and he felt that something was missing, so he started a local fund to add one more piece. In 1911, the belfry and clock tower was added fulfilling the dream of Mr. Photopoolas. On the morning of Dec. 29, 1989, the people of Pulaski were celebrating the county's sesquicentennial. Every hour, the bell in the tower would gong. Then, a little after 11 am, flames lept from the top of the courthouse into the cold winter air as startled citizens could only watch helplessly. hearts sank as the tower slowly fell over and to the ground while flames continued. by the time the fire was controlled, all that remained was the stone wall, demonstrating the fine craftsmanship and masonry used to construct them 96 years earlier. The towns right then was determined to rebuild within the walls, completing the project in under 3 years. despite the fire, the courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Montgomery County Courthouse - Christiansburg, VA Well, not all courthouses can be winners, such as the modern one here as I traced the Lee Highway. I suppose you could say I got it for set completion purposes.
Wythe County Courthouse - Wythe, VA Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Wytheville Historic District.
Wythe County Courthouse Ver.B - Wythe, VA Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Wytheville Historic District.
Wythe County Courthouse Ver.C - Wythe, VA Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Wytheville Historic District.
Wythe County Courthouse Clock Tower - Wythe, VA Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Wytheville Historic District.
Wythe County Courthouse Ver. E - Wythe, VA Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Wytheville Historic District.
Carroll County Courthouse - Hillsville, VA This courthouse was built in 1872 and according to the historical marker "was remodeled some years ago." There is a 1998 modern courthouse a couple blocks away off the main road. This old courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. The most famous thing to happen here was the 1912 Carroll County Courthouse Shooting. On March 14, 1912, local businessman Floyd Allen and his relatives exchanged somewhat over 50 shots with lawmen in a crowded courtroom; out of the 200 there that morning, five died and seven were wounded, including Allen. For his role in the shooting, he received the death penalty, and was electrocuted in 1913. For the full story on this, look here: theroanoker.com/interests/history/hillsville-massacre Also seen in this photo along the bottom of the image is a row of pinwheels. They were placed there by PreventChildAbuseVa.org in honor of April, Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Carroll County Courthouse - Hillsville, VA This courthouse was built in 1872 and according to the historical marker "was remodeled some years ago." There is a new modern courthouse a couple blocks away off the main road. This old courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. The most famous thing to happen here was the 1912 Carroll County Courthouse Shooting. On March 14, 1912, local businessman Floyd Allen and his relatives exchanged somewhat over 50 shots with lawmen in a crowded courtroom; out of the 200 there that morning, five died and seven were wounded, including Allen. For his role in the shooting, he received the death penalty, and was electrocuted in 1913. For the full story on this, look here: theroanoker.com/interests/history/hillsville-massacre Also seen in this photo along the bottom of the image is a row of pinwheels. They were placed there by PreventChildAbuseVa.org in honor of April, Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Carroll County Courthouse - Hillsville, VA This courthouse was built in 1872 and according to the historical marker "was remodeled some years ago." There is a new modern courthouse a couple blocks away off the main road. This old courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. The most famous thing to happen here was the 1912 Carroll County Courthouse Shooting. On March 14, 1912, local businessman Floyd Allen and his relatives exchanged somewhat over 50 shots with lawmen in a crowded courtroom; out of the 200 there that morning, five died and seven were wounded, including Allen. For his role in the shooting, he received the death penalty, and was electrocuted in 1913. For the full story on this, look here: theroanoker.com/interests/history/hillsville-massacre
Hardin County, KY Courthouse Built in 1932 to replace one that had burned down. Located in the middle of the Elizabethtown town square. The old Dixie Highway and US31W pass through the town square. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Elizabethtown Courthouse Square and Commercial District.
Old Grayson County Courthouse - Independence, VA Independence Became the county seat of Grayson County in 1850, and the first courthouse was built here the next year. This courthouse was built in 1908. The small city wasn't incorporated until 1934. This building was designed by architect Frank Pierce Milburn and built by E.L. Robbins of Grassy Creek, Virginia, the eclectic brick building employs a Flemish gable flanked by turrets. There is an older Grayson County Courthouse elsewhere in the county, in a sparse area now known as Oldtown. A new county courthouse was built a couple of blocks away in 1981, so this one now serves as a tourist info center, plus houses a couple of private businesses. For more history and info: historic1908courthouse.org/history.html
Barren County Courthouse B&W - Glasgow, KY Included in the Glasgow Central Business District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Barren County Courthouse Front- Glasgow, KY Included in the Glasgow Central Business District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Barren County Courthouse Corner View- Glasgow, KY Included in the Glasgow Central Business District on the National Register of Historic Places.
Barren County Courthouse Clock Tower - Glasgow, KY Included in the Glasgow Central Business District on the National Register of Historic Places.
New Nelson County KY Courthouse Bardstown, KY on the East side of the town square along US150
Old Roanoke County Courthouse - Salem, VA If you hadn't seen it before, in Virginia, the largest cities have become independent from the counties they used to be a part of. For instance, the city of Roanoke, VA is an independent city and is seperate from Roanoke County which now encircles the city. Roanoke would then have it's own city courthouse instead of a county courthouse. With that in mind, the county seat of Roanoke County was placed in the next biggest city, which is Salem, and this is the Old Roanoke County Courthouse. But then, to be confusing I'm sure, Salem became an independent city apart from Roanoke County. Consequently, the Roanoke County Courthouse is by definition not in Roanoke County. To make matters even tougher to follow, when this courthouse of 1910 couldn't serve the needs of the county any longer, a new county courthouse was built in 1984 next door in Salem. This old county courthouse then became a part of the adjacent Roanoke College, and the building has been renamed Francis T. West Hall. So, in summary, the Old Roanoke County Courthouse, the New Roanoke County Courthouse and Roanoke College are neither in Roanoke City nor Roanoke County.
Old Roanoke County Courthouse Cupola - Salem, VA If you hadn't seen it before, in Virginia, the largest cities have become independent from the counties they used to be a part of. For instance, the city of Roanoke, VA is an independent city and is seperate from Roanoke County which now encircles the city. Roanoke would then have it's own city courthouse instead of a county courthouse. With that in mind, the county seat of Roanoke County was placed in the next biggest city, which is Salem, and this is the Old Roanoke County Courthouse. But then, to be confusing I'm sure, Salem became an independent city apart from Roanoke County. Consequently, the Roanoke County Courthouse is by definition not in Roanoke County. To make matters even tougher to follow, when this courthouse of 1910 couldn't serve the needs of the county any longer, a new county courthouse was built in 1984 next door in Salem. This old county courthouse then became a part of the adjacent Roanoke College, and the building has been renamed Francis T. West Hall. So, in summary, the Old Roanoke County Courthouse, the New Roanoke County Courthouse and Roanoke College are neither in Roanoke City nor Roanoke County.
Old Roanoke County Courthouse & Confederate Statue - Salem, VA If you hadn't seen it before, in Virginia, the largest cities have become independent from the counties they used to be a part of. For instance, the city of Roanoke, VA is an independent city and is seperate from Roanoke County which now encircles the city. Roanoke would then have it's own city courthouse instead of a county courthouse. With that in mind, the county seat of Roanoke County was placed in the next biggest city, which is Salem, and this is the Old Roanoke County Courthouse. But then, to be confusing I'm sure, Salem became an independent city apart from Roanoke County. Consequently, the Roanoke County Courthouse is by definition not in Roanoke County. To make matters even tougher to follow, when this courthouse of 1910 couldn't serve the needs of the county any longer, a new county courthouse was built in 1984 next door in Salem. This old county courthouse then became a part of the adjacent Roanoke College, and the building has been renamed Francis T. West Hall. So, in summary, the Old Roanoke County Courthouse, the New Roanoke County Courthouse and Roanoke College are neither in Roanoke City nor Roanoke County.
Old Roanoke County Courthouse (Ver. D) - Salem, VA If you hadn't seen it before, in Virginia, the largest cities have become independent from the counties they used to be a part of. For instance, the city of Roanoke, VA is an independent city and is seperate from Roanoke County which now encircles the city. Roanoke would then have it's own city courthouse instead of a county courthouse. With that in mind, the county seat of Roanoke County was placed in the next biggest city, which is Salem, and this is the Old Roanoke County Courthouse. But then, to be confusing I'm sure, Salem became an independent city apart from Roanoke County. Consequently, the Roanoke County Courthouse is by definition not in Roanoke County. To make matters even tougher to follow, when this courthouse of 1910 couldn't serve the needs of the county any longer, a new county courthouse was built in 1984 next door in Salem. This old county courthouse then became a part of the adjacent Roanoke College, and the building has been renamed Francis T. West Hall. So, in summary, the Old Roanoke County Courthouse, the New Roanoke County Courthouse and Roanoke College are neither in Roanoke City nor Roanoke County.
Old Roanoke County Courthouse (Ver. E) - Salem, VA If you hadn't seen it before, in Virginia, the largest cities have become independent from the counties they used to be a part of. For instance, the city of Roanoke, VA is an independent city and is seperate from Roanoke County which now encircles the city. Roanoke would then have it's own city courthouse instead of a county courthouse. With that in mind, the county seat of Roanoke County was placed in the next biggest city, which is Salem, and this is the Old Roanoke County Courthouse. But then, to be confusing I'm sure, Salem became an independent city apart from Roanoke County. Consequently, the Roanoke County Courthouse is by definition not in Roanoke County. To make matters even tougher to follow, when this courthouse of 1910 couldn't serve the needs of the county any longer, a new county courthouse was built in 1984 next door in Salem. This old county courthouse then became a part of the adjacent Roanoke College, and the building has been renamed Francis T. West Hall. So, in summary, the Old Roanoke County Courthouse, the New Roanoke County Courthouse and Roanoke College are neither in Roanoke City nor Roanoke County.
Alleghany Co., NC Courthouse - Sparta, NC AlleghAny is the spelling of the county. AlleghEny is the spelling of the mountain range it was named after. I wonder why there's a spelling change.
Alleghany Co., NC Courthouse - Sparta, NC
Old Ashe County Courthouse - Jefferson, NC (Version A) Ashe County is located in the northwestern part of North Caolina and is known for its mountain beauty. The county’s main industry is farming. However of the last couple of decades farmers have turned to raising Christmas Trees. Today Ashe County is one of the largest producers of these Christmas Trees in the south, and in 1997 and 2007 the official White House Christmas Tree came from farms within the county. The small town of Jefferson is the county seat of Ashe County and it is here that the Old County Courthouse stands on the small courthouse square. The courthouse was designed by Wheeler & Runge Architects of Charlotte, North Carolina. The building was constructed by L. W. Cooper of Charlotte with the cornerstone being placed in 1904. The building served as a courthouse until recent years when it was renovated and is now home to the Ashe County History Museum. Wherever I go that has a museum, I look to see if they have any post cards for sale. While they had no post cards, they did have reprints of old photographs of the courthouse. About 30 years ago, the entire building was painted white, but fortunately, the building has been returned to its original color.
Old Ashe County Courthouse - Jefferson, NC (Version B) Ashe County is located in the northwestern part of North Caolina and is known for its mountain beauty. The county’s main industry is farming. However of the last couple of decades farmers have turned to raising Christmas Trees. Today Ashe County is one of the largest producers of these Christmas Trees in the south, and in 1997 and 2007 the official White House Christmas Tree came from farms within the county. The small town of Jefferson is the county seat of Ashe County and it is here that the Old County Courthouse stands on the small courthouse square. The courthouse was designed by Wheeler & Runge Architects of Charlotte, North Carolina. The building was constructed by L. W. Cooper of Charlotte with the cornerstone being placed in 1904. The building served as a courthouse until recent years when it was renovated and is now home to the Ashe County History Museum. Wherever I go that has a museum, I look to see if they have any post cards for sale. While they had no post cards, they did have reprints of old photographs of the courthouse. About 30 years ago, the entire building was painted white, but fortunately, the building has been returned to its original color.
Old Ashe County Courthouse - Jefferson, NC (Version C) Ashe County is located in the northwestern part of North Caolina and is known for its mountain beauty. The county’s main industry is farming. However of the last couple of decades farmers have turned to raising Christmas Trees. Today Ashe County is one of the largest producers of these Christmas Trees in the south, and in 1997 and 2007 the official White House Christmas Tree came from farms within the county. The small town of Jefferson is the county seat of Ashe County and it is here that the Old County Courthouse stands on the small courthouse square. The courthouse was designed by Wheeler & Runge Architects of Charlotte, North Carolina. The building was constructed by L. W. Cooper of Charlotte with the cornerstone being placed in 1904. The building served as a courthouse until recent years when it was renovated and is now home to the Ashe County History Museum. Wherever I go that has a museum, I look to see if they have any post cards for sale. While they had no post cards, they did have reprints of old photographs of the courthouse. About 30 years ago, the entire building was painted white, but fortunately, the building has been returned to its original color.
Old Ashe County Courthouse - Jefferson, NC (Architectural Detail) Ashe County is located in the northwestern part of North Caolina and is known for its mountain beauty. The county’s main industry is farming. However of the last couple of decades farmers have turned to raising Christmas Trees. Today Ashe County is one of the largest producers of these Christmas Trees in the south, and in 1997 and 2007 the official White House Christmas Tree came from farms within the county. The small town of Jefferson is the county seat of Ashe County and it is here that the Old County Courthouse stands on the small courthouse square. The courthouse was designed by Wheeler & Runge Architects of Charlotte, North Carolina. The building was constructed by L. W. Cooper of Charlotte with the cornerstone being placed in 1904. The building served as a courthouse until recent years when it was renovated and is now home to the Ashe County History Museum. Wherever I go that has a museum, I look to see if they have any post cards for sale. While they had no post cards, they did have reprints of old photographs of the courthouse. About 30 years ago, the entire building was painted white, but fortunately, the building has been returned to its original color.
Logan Co. Courthouse Fish - Russellville, KY Otherwise known as the courthouse that has a fish on top of the clock tower for no reason. (or at least any reason that anyone can remember.) Here's the whole fish tale as told by the Logan County Tourism website: www.visitlogancounty.com/default.aspx?cityID=&subsect...
Logan Co. Courthouse - Russellville, KY Otherwise known as the courthouse that has a fish on top of the clock tower for no reason. (or at least any reason that anyone can remember.) Here's the whole fish tale as told by the Logan County Tourism website: www.visitlogancounty.com/default.aspx?cityID=&subsect...
Logan Co. Courthouse rear view - Russellville, KY Otherwise known as the courthouse that has a fish on top of the clock tower for no reason. (or at least any reason that anyone can remember.) Here's the whole fish tale as told by the Logan County Tourism website: www.visitlogancounty.com/default.aspx?cityID=&subsect...
Logan Co. Courthouse Lettering - Russellville, KY Otherwise known as the courthouse that has a fish on top of the clock tower for no reason. (or at least any reason that anyone can remember.) Here's the whole fish tale as told by the Logan County Tourism website: www.visitlogancounty.com/default.aspx?cityID=&subsect...
Old Bartow Co. Courthouse Cartersville, GA has two courthouses. I wouldn't call the ornate 1903 courthouse "new" but it replaced this one as the current courthouse still. This building was built in 1873, but eventually was moved. Since the courthouse was near the tracks, trains blowing their whistles would interrupt court proceedings. Not too long ago, this older courthouse opened as a local history museum after presumably sitting vacant for a while. Partially obstructing the view is where Church Street now has a bridge over the railroad tracks. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Jackson Co. Courthouse - Sylva, NC The Jackson County Courthouse was built in 1913 overlooking the small town of Sylva, NC. It's about 75 stair steps from the courthouse down to the rest of the town, where the steps line up with Main St. Some people say this is the most photographed courthouse in North Carolina, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. On the day, I was here, the courthouse was being renovated. A large building was added to the back of the historic Courthouse while the front is preserved and this will be the town library. On a personal note, my mom visited this courthouse a few years ago on a conference at Western Carolina Universtiy. After seeing the photo, it became the top of my North Carolina bucket list. This past summer as my wife and I were the ones to escort her to the conference, I got my wish as was able to see it.
Jackson Co. Courthouse - Sylva, NC The Jackson County Courthouse was built in 1913 overlooking the small -- HEY WAIT A SECOND! THE CUPOLA IS MISSING! I was passing through town again a day after taking the other photos. Earlier in the day, they had used a crane to lift off the Cupola so that it could be refurbished while the building is being transformed into a library. It's the second time the dome has been removed. The other time was in 1995, a year after the courthouse functions ceased here. As I was saying, it's about 75 stair steps from the courthouse down to the rest of the town, where the steps line up with Main St. Some people say this is the most photographed courthouse in North Carolina, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. On the day, I was here, the courthouse was being renovated. A large building was added to the back of the historic Courthouse while the front is preserved and this will be the town library. On a personal note, my mom visited this courthouse a few years ago on a conference at Western Carolina Universtiy. After seeing the photo, it became the top of my North Carolina bucket list. This past summer as my wife and I were the ones to escort her to the conference, I got my wish as was able to see it.
Jackson Co. Courthouse & Confederate Statue- Sylva, NC The Jackson County Courthouse was built in 1913 overlooking the small town of Sylva, NC. It's about 75 stair steps from the courthouse down to the rest of the town, where the steps line up with Main St. Some people say this is the most photographed courthouse in North Carolina, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. On the day, I was here, the courthouse was being renovated. A large building was added to the back of the historic Courthouse while the front is preserved and this will be the town library. The Statue was dedicated on Sept. 19, 1915 with a ceremony honoring the few surviving veterans. An estimated crowd of 3000 were in attendance, more people than lived is Sylva then or today. On a personal note, my mom visited this courthouse a few years ago on a conference at Western Carolina Universtiy. After seeing the photo, it became the top of my North Carolina bucket list. This past summer as my wife and I were the ones to escort her to the conference, I got my wish as was able to see it.
Nelson County Courthouse - Bardstown, KY Located in the town square of Bardstown, KY. Compared to other town squares I've been to, this city was quite the happening place. The town square is where highways US31E, 150 and 62 meet. This courthouse was built in 1892 and replaced an earlier courthouse built in 1790. A few of the original courthouse's stones were used in the foundation of this one. For the building of this courthouse, there was a local advertised contest to design this building.
Nelson County Courthouse tower - Bardstown, KY Located in the town square of Bardstown, KY. Compared to other town squares I've been to, this city was quite the happening place. The town square is where highways US31E, 150 and 62 meet. This courthouse was built in 1892 and replaced an earlier courthouse built in 1790. A few of the original courthouse's stones were used in the foundation of this one. For the building of this courthouse, there was a local advertised contest to design this building.
Catoosa Co. Courthouse - Ringgold, GA This courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. On the day I drove through town, there were hundred of U.S. Flags all around town. I'm not sure what the occasion was. Each flag is mounted on a cross with a name on it, so I presume it was some kind of city wide war dead memorial. Apparently, this county is a convenient place to get a quick marriage. Dolly Parton was married at this courthouse in 1966. The main road through town is Nashville St. I guess Chattanooga isn't important enough to be the name of the road. It is also US41 and formerly part of the Dixie Highway.
Macon County Courthouse Franklin, NC - along Business US441 - 70's architecture
Bartow Co. Courthouse - Cartersville, GA The Bartow County Courthouse was built in an Italianate Style in 1903 and is topped with a clock tower and gold dome. In front of the courthouse is a statue honoring the men from the county who fought for the confederacy in the civil war.
Bartow Co. Courthouse - Cartersville, GA The Bartow Couthy Courthouse was built in an Italianate Style in 1903 and is topped with a clock tower and gold dome. In front of the courthouse is a statue honoring the men from the county who fought for the confederacy in the civil war.
Bartow Co. Courthouse - Cartersville, GA The Bartow Couthy Courthouse was built in an Italianate Style in 1903 and is topped with a clock towar and gold dome. In front of the courthouse is a statue honoring the men from the county who fought for the confederacy in the civil war.
Gordon County Courthouse - Calhoun, GA Located along Old US 41/Dixie Highway Hello to anyone who found this here: www.promantica.com/2010/06/mmm-morning-glory-by-lavyrle-s...
Cobb County Courthouse - Marietta, GA Hello to anyone who found this here www.crosswordmanblog.com/2011/05/crucial-counties.html
Warren County, KY Courthouse - Bowling Green Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this courthouse a couple of blocks from Fountain Square was built in 1868
Warren County, KY Courthouse Clock Tower - Bowling Green Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this courthouse a couple of blocks from Fountain Square was built in 1868
Warren County, KY Courthouse - Bowling Green This alternate view is the rear of the courthouse as seen between some of the modern buildings. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this courthouse a couple of blocks from Fountain Square was built in 1868
Simpson County Courthouse 1 - Clock Tower Franklin, KY This brick building with stone trim featuring small porches and a clock tower was designed by the McDonald Brothers from Louisville. It has undergone extensive remodeling and updating, but remains basically the structure built in 1882 using a Late Victorian style. In 1962, wings were added to mimic the original style. In the last decade, the county has built a new criminal justice center. This is one of those courthouses that is surrounded by mature trees, so you have to find creative views or see it in the winter. It's located along highway U.S. 31W. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Simpson County Courthouse 2 b/w front corner Franklin, KY This brick building with stone trim featuring small porches and a clock tower was designed by the McDonald Brothers from Louisville. It has undergone extensive remodeling and updating, but remains basically the structure built in 1882 using a Late Victorian style. In 1962, wings were added to mimic the original style. In the last decade, the county has built a new criminal justice center. This is one of those courthouses that is surrounded by mature trees, so you have to find creative views or see it in the winter. It's located along highway U.S. 31W. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Simpson County Courthouse 3 - Front Franklin, KY This brick building with stone trim featuring small porches and a clock tower was designed by the McDonald Brothers from Louisville. It has undergone extensive remodeling and updating, but remains basically the structure built in 1882 using a Late Victorian style. In 1962, wings were added to mimic the original style. In the last decade, the county has built a new criminal justice center. This is one of those courthouses that is surrounded by mature trees, so you have to find creative views or see it in the winter. It's located along highway U.S. 31W. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Simpson County Courthouse 4 - rear entrance Franklin, KY This brick building with stone trim featuring small porches and a clock tower was designed by the McDonald Brothers from Louisville. It has undergone extensive remodeling and updating, but remains basically the structure built in 1882 using a Late Victorian style. In 1962, wings were added to mimic the original style. In the last decade, the county has built a new criminal justice center. This is one of those courthouses that is surrounded by mature trees, so you have to find creative views or see it in the winter. It's located along highway U.S. 31W. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Simpson County Courthouse 5 - back view Franklin, KY This brick building with stone trim featuring small porches and a clock tower was designed by the McDonald Brothers from Louisville. It has undergone extensive remodeling and updating, but remains basically the structure built in 1882 using a Late Victorian style. In 1962, wings were added to mimic the original style. In the last decade, the county has built a new criminal justice center. This is one of those courthouses that is surrounded by mature trees, so you have to find creative views or see it in the winter. It's located along highway U.S. 31W. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Clayton Co. Courthouse Post Card My parents spent last weekend in Jonesboro, GA and sent me this post card of the courthouse built in 1890
Harrison County Courthouse - Cynthiana, KY According to their website, the Harrison County Courthouse is the only "true" Southern Colonial Public building in continuous use South of the Mason-Dixie Line.
Hardin County Ky Courthouse Elizabethtown, Ky - Not the best of photos, but you do what you can.
Brown County Courthouse - Georgetown, OH This courthouse was built in 1851 and expanded in 1914. An arsonist set fire to a judges robe in 1977 and a large bit of it burned. The Brown County Courthouse Reconstruction Association raised donated funds to renovate the building, which was rededicated in 1986. It has Greek Revival style architecture with Doric Columns around the entrance and shuttered windows. Above the belfry is an octagonal tower with clocks on 4 of the sides. President U.S. Grant spent time here as a child. Main street is also Old U.S. 68 It isn't specifically listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but it is the central part of the Georgetown Historic District. reccomended reading: www.amazon.com/County-Courthouses-Ohio-Susan-Thrane/dp/02...
Hart County Ky Court House Munfordville, Ky along US31W
A Riverboat and a Courthouse In the foreground, Docked along the banks of the Ohio is the Cincinnati Belle Riverboat. In the background, a couple of blocks away, is the Campbell County Courthouse of Newport, Ky.
Rutherford County Courthouse clock tower I believe it was built before the civil war.
Washington County Courthouse (Ky) Springfield, Ky along US150. They say that Abe Lincoln's marriage certificate is located here. The courthouse was built in 1816
Boyle County Courthouse, Danville, KY
