Historic Courthouses of Georgia: Part Two

Our quest to photograph the exterior of Georgia's historic courthouses continues.  We've doubled our collection and can now count 23 of 159 complete.

My interest in architectural styles is growing.  I'm fascinated by the similar styles built in the same time periods in various counties.  What does each design tell us about the time period, the economy, the political climate, and the people in each community at that time?

Baker County Historic Courthouse in Newton, Georgia

Despite being surrounded by a river rock fence, the 1906 Romanesque Revival courthouse in Baker County endured two major floods:  1925 and 1994. The latter flood placed the building seventeen feet underwater.  This structure now serves the community as a voting precinct.

Baker County current courthouse in Newton, Georgia

Baker County moved its courthouse to this 1933 school building in 2000.  The original bell from the 1906 structure has a place of honor on the new courthouse grounds.

Calhoun County Courthouse in Morgan, Georgia

Built in 1935, the Calhoun County Courthouse.  Stately trees offer some welcome shade.  This courthouse is an example of Colonial Revival architecture. 

Clay County Courthouse in Fort Gaines, Georgia

The Clay County Courthouse was built in 1873 with Greek Revival Influences. 

Decatur County Courthouse in Bainbridge, Georgia

The Decatur County Courthouse was built in 1902 in the Neoclassical Revival style.  A park is the featured centerpiece of the square in Bainbridge; the courthouse is situated off the northwest corner of the park.

Early County Courthouse in Blakely, Georgia

Early County's 1905 Courthouse is another example of the Neoclassical Revival architectural style. Flanked on each corner by large shade trees, the courthouse stands as the focal point of the Blakely square.

Grady County Courthouse in Cairo, Georgia

This Grady County Courthouse was built in 1985 to replace its 1905 structure which was lost to fire.  The new building is a Classic Revival.  The prior courthouse was built in the Renaissance Revival style.

Miller County Courthouse in Colquitt, Georgia

Miller County's Modern design courthouse was built in 1977, following the destruction of its previous courthouse by fire in 1974.  This structure is situated on the square in Colquitt.

Mitchell County Courthouse in Camilla, Georgia

 The Mitchell County Courthouse was built in 1936 in the Stripped Classical design using marble.  Two large magnolia trees flank the sides of the building. 

Quitman County Courthouse in Georgetown, Georgia

In 1939, Quitman County built this Stripped Classical design that features some Colonial Revival elements.

Randolph County Historic Courthouse in Cuthbert, Georgia

This 1886 Queen Anne design is the Randolph County Historic Courthouse.  This historic building now serves as Cuthbert's Welcome Center. 

Randolph County current courthouse in Cuthbert, Georgia

 In 2015 Randolph County moved its courthouse to this modern facility.

Seminole County Courthouse in Donalsonville, Georgia

Seminole County's 1922 Courthouse was designed in the Neoclassical Revival/Beaux Arts style.  Two palm trees stand guard on either side of a wide walkway leading to the front entrance in this southwestern-most Georgia county.  Medallions featuring Seminole Indian profiles are embedded on the building's facade.

Thomas County Historic Courthouse in Thomasville, Georgia

Built in 1858, the Thomas County Courthouse still stands as a magnificent focal point in downtown Thomasville.  The building has been remodeled several times, most recently in 2013.  A new Judicial Center was built across the street in 2009.

Thomas County Judicial Center in Thomasville, Georgia

The map of where we've been looks like a paint by number canvas.