Calhoun County Courthouse (Alabama) facts for kids
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Calhoun County Courthouse
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| Location | 25 W. Eleventh St., Anniston, Alabama |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1900 |
| Architect | J. W. Golucke |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Renaissance Revival |
| Added to NRHP | October 3, 1985 |
The Calhoun County Courthouse is a special historic building in Anniston, Alabama. It's where the local government of Calhoun County does its work. This includes important court cases and other official county business.
About the Courthouse
This courthouse was built in 1900. It was designed by an architect named J. W. Golucke from Atlanta. The building became the main government center when the "county seat" moved. A county seat is the most important town in a county, where the main government offices are located. Before 1900, the county seat for Calhoun County was in Jacksonville.
Its History
The Calhoun County Courthouse is one of the first buildings in Alabama built in a style called Neoclassical. This style often uses grand columns and designs inspired by ancient Greek and Roman buildings.
Over the years, the courthouse has changed a bit.
- In 1924, a new section was added to the north side. This part included a jail.
- A fire damaged the courthouse in 1931. It was rebuilt, but its clock tower looked a little different afterward.
- In 1963, another section was built on the southeast side.
The courthouse was recognized as an important historic place in 1985. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect special buildings across the country.
See also
In Spanish: Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Calhoun (Alabama) para niños
