Spalding County Courthouse facts for kids
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Spalding County Courthouse-Spalding County Jail
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Location | 232 E. Broad St., Griffin, Georgia |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1859 |
| Built by | David Demarest |
| Architect | Columbus Hughes |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 00001389 |
| Added to NRHP | November 22, 2000 |
The Spalding County Courthouse is a very important building in Griffin, Georgia. It's where the local government does its work. Over the years, Spalding County has had different buildings serve as its courthouse. Each one has a unique story!
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The First Spalding County Courthouse
The very first courthouse for Spalding County was built a long time ago, in 1859. This building is also known as the Old Spalding County Courthouse. It was special because it also served as the Spalding County Jail for a while.
A Historic Building
This old building is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2000. This means it's recognized as a special place in history. You can find it at 232 East Broad Street.
The building is made of painted brick and has two stories. A skilled builder named David Demarest constructed it. He also built another famous courthouse in Georgia, the Greene County Courthouse.
Changes Over Time
The first courthouse was built on the corner of 5th Street and Broad Street. It cost about $12,000 to build back in 1859. It was even located close to the railroad tracks!
Many years later, in 1910, some parts of the building were changed. Its tall steeple and clock tower were taken down. After that, the building was mostly used as a jail. Today, this historic building is still in use. It houses the Spalding County Extension Service and 4H Offices, which help people in the community.
The Second County Courthouse
After the first courthouse, a new building was needed. The second Spalding County Courthouse was built at the corner of 6th and Solomon streets. It was designed by a famous architect named A. Ten Eyck Brown.
This second courthouse was finished in 1911. It served the county for many years until a sad event happened. On January 12, 1981, the building was destroyed by a fire. For a short time, county offices and courts had to use a shopping center as a temporary space.
The Current Courthouse
A brand new courthouse was built after the fire. The current Spalding County Courthouse was completed in 1985. It was built by a company called Baulding & Spandro. This is the building that serves the people of Spalding County today!
