Clinch County Courthouse facts for kids
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Clinch County Courthouse
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location in the United States
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| Location | 100 Court St Homerville, GA 31634 |
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| Built | 1896 |
| Architectural style | Victorian (original building); Neoclassical (1936 addition) |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000993 |
| Added to NRHP | September 18, 1980 |
The Clinch County Courthouse is a very important building in Clinch County, Georgia, in the United States. It is where the county's government and court system are located. You can find it in Homerville, which is the main town of the county.
This historic building was finished in 1896. Because it is so old and special, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it is officially recognized as a place worth protecting for future generations. It's one of only two places in Clinch County on this special list!
The courthouse has a cool mix of building styles. The original part looks like Victorian buildings, which were popular in the late 1800s. Later, in 1936, some parts were added that look like Classical Revival buildings, which often have grand columns and balanced designs.
There is also a special sign, called a historical marker, near Homerville. It tells about the very first courthouse site from 1850. That first courthouse was actually in a private home!
History of the Courthouse
Early Buildings and Fires
Clinch County was officially created in 1850. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly, which is like Georgia's state parliament, decided to use parts of two other counties. A group of five people was chosen to pick a spot for the county seat and build a courthouse. Until the courthouse was ready, important meetings and court sessions were held at a person's home.
The first courthouse was built in 1852. Sadly, it was destroyed by a big fire in 1856. A few years later, a second courthouse was built in 1859. But this one also burned down in another fire in 1867.
The Current Courthouse
The third and current Clinch County Courthouse was finally finished in 1896. This is the building you can still see today! Later, in 1936, the courthouse got a big update. This project was part of the Works Progress Administration, or WPA. The WPA was a program during the Great Depression that helped people find jobs by building and fixing public places. They added new parts to the courthouse and made it even better.
Images for kids
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The courthouse in 2015
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Inside the courthouse
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The courtroom
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The judge's bench
