Meriwether County Courthouse facts for kids
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Meriwether County Courthouse
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Location | Court Sq., Greenville, Georgia |
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| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1903 |
| Architect | J. W. Golucke |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Georgian Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000630 |
| Added to NRHP | May 7, 1973 |
The Meriwether County Courthouse is an important historic building in Greenville, Georgia. It serves as the main office for the government of Meriwether County, Georgia. This courthouse is a special place because it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1973. This means it is recognized as a building important to the history of the United States.
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History of the Meriwether County Courthouse
Building the Courthouse
The Meriwether County Courthouse was built between 1903 and 1904. It was designed by an architect named J. W. Golucke. He used a style called Classical Revival. This style often includes grand columns and balanced shapes, like ancient Greek and Roman buildings.
This courthouse replaced an older one. The first courthouse in Meriwether County was built in 1832. It was designed by William Hitchcock and stood for 70 years.
Fire and Restoration
In 1976, the Meriwether County Courthouse had a big fire. The fire caused a lot of damage to the building. However, the strong brick walls remained. The courthouse was carefully repaired and restored.
During the restoration, the inside of the building was changed a bit. Today, the courthouse is still used. It holds many offices for the county government. You can find the courthouse on Court Square in Greenville.
Meriwether County Confederate Monument
On the grounds of the courthouse, there is a special memorial. It is called a Confederate monument. This monument is a tall, four-sided stone pillar called an obelisk.
Inscriptions on the Monument
The monument has words carved into its base. On one side, it says "Our Soldiers." On another side, it says "Lest We Forget." These words are meant to honor the soldiers.
Other parts of the monument also have messages. One message dedicates the monument to "the men from Meriwether County who have given their lives for their country." Another inscription explains who put the monument there. It says it was built by "grateful citizens of Meriwether County." It was also supported by the David Meriwether Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
