Old Cheboygan County Courthouse facts for kids
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Cheboygan County Courthouse
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 Location in Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Location | 229 Court St., Cheboygan, Michigan |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1869 |
| Built by | James F. Watson |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001010 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 8, 1986 |
The Old Cheboygan County Courthouse is a historic government building in Cheboygan, Michigan. It's a special place because it was recognized as a Michigan State Historic Site in 1975. Later, in 1986, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, which lists important places across the country.
History of the Courthouse
Cheboygan County was officially started in 1853. At first, the main government office, called the county seat, was in a place called Duncan.
In 1860, the county leaders decided to move the county seat to where the courthouse stands today. The building itself was built in 1869 by a person named James F. Watson. It cost $3000 to build, which was a lot of money back then!
This building was used as the county's courthouse until 1899. That's when the county built a brand new, bigger courthouse.
After the court moved out, the old courthouse was used for many different things. It was a fire station, a church, and even a community center. It also served as a boxing gym and a place for veterans. Sometimes, it was just used for storage.
In 1983, the building got a big makeover. It was renovated and turned into offices for lawyers. Today, it is still used by a law firm called Bodman PLC.
What the Courthouse Looks Like
The Old Cheboygan County Courthouse is a two-story building made of wood. It is about 28 feet wide and 65 feet long.
When it was first built, the second floor had a courtroom where trials and legal decisions happened. The first floor held offices for county workers.
See also
In Spanish: Antiguo Palacio de Justicia del Condado de Cheboygan para niños
