Bleckley County Courthouse facts for kids
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Bleckley County Courthouse
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Location | Courthouse Sq., Cochran, Georgia |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1914 |
| Built by | Little, Cleckler Construction Co. |
| Architect | J.J. Baldwin |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| MPS | Georgia County Courthouses TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000975 |
| Added to NRHP | September 18, 1980 |
The Bleckley County Courthouse is a special historic building in Cochran, Georgia. It's where the local government of Bleckley County does its important work. This beautiful courthouse is located right on Courthouse Square. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980, which means it's recognized as a very important historical site.
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A Look Back: The Courthouse Story
Building a New County's Home
Bleckley County was created in 1912. When a new county is formed, it needs important buildings. So, a new county jail and courthouse were built the very next year. The Bleckley County Courthouse officially opened its doors on January 1, 1914. Since that day, it has always been the main courthouse for the county. This courthouse was built even before the city hall and city auditorium, which were finished in 1928.
Who Designed This Building?
The courthouse was designed by a talented architect named J.J. Baldwin. He worked for an architectural firm called Gayre & Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin designed eight courthouses in Georgia, and this one is one of them!
What Does "Classical Revival" Mean?
The building is designed in the Classical Revival style. This style looks back to the ancient Greek and Roman buildings for inspiration. Think of grand buildings with tall columns. The Bleckley County Courthouse is made of brick. It has striking white columns and stone details. One writer, Wilbur W. Caldwell, said the building is "pleasant and serviceable." This means it's nice to look at and works well. He also noted that by 1912, courthouse designs in Georgia were becoming simpler. They were less flashy than older buildings.
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The courthouse
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A closer look at the courthouse
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