This is the old courthouse in the county where we live. We hope to find 50 county courthouses for our 50 years of marriage. Since this is the start and we haven't visited it on one of our 2024 tour days, I'm calling it number 0.
This courthouse was built in 1912 and used until 1970, when it was replaced with a new, larger, but much less beautiful, building.
The old courthouse fell into disrepair and, by 1992, plans were underway for its demolition. That year it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and saved. It underwent renovation and reopened in 2000, housing the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum.
The biggest thing that ever happened in the courthouse was its use in an Elvis Pressley movie. "Follow that Dream" was filmed in the area in 1961 and courtroom scenes were filmed here. That's cardboard Elvis leaning out of a 2nd story window.
Courthouse 1 - The Lorain County, OH (pop. 316,268) Courthouse is located in Elyria (pop. 52,908) and was constructed from 1879-1881. It now houses county offices and is not used as a court.
Courthouse 3 - The Sandusky County, OH (pop. 58,896) Courthouse is located in Fremont (pop. 15,930). Originally constructed in 1844, it was extensively modified and expanded in the 1930's.
Courthouse 10 - The Scott County, IN (pop. 24,384) Courthouse is located in Scottsburg (pop. 7,369) and was completed in 1874. An addition in 1997 tripled the courthouse size. The original courthouse is now the west wing of the building and is on the far right of this photo.
Courthouse 15 - The Franklin County, IN (pop. 23,028) Courthouse is located in Brookville (pop. 2,641) and was originally completed in 1855. It was extensively remodeled in 1878. The courthouse was remodeled again (and expanded) in 1910 to its current configuration.
Alain AbbateWhen you get to 50, you should have a vote for the nicest courthouse. Its amazing how much civic pride and effort went into constructing those old buildings. Reply to this comment 3 weeks ago
