Webster County Courthouse (Georgia) facts for kids
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Webster County Courthouse
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location in the United States
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| Location | Preston, Georgia |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1914 |
| Built by | Shields, Geise, Rawlings |
| Architect | T.F. Lockwood Sr. |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| MPS | Georgia County Courthouses TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 80001262 |
| Added to NRHP | September 18, 1980 |
The Webster County Courthouse is a very old and important building in Preston, Georgia. It is the main government building for Webster County, Georgia. This courthouse was built a long time ago, in 1915, and has a special look.
All About the Webster County Courthouse
The Webster County Courthouse is where many important things happen for the local government. It was designed by an architect named T.F. Lockwood, Sr.. The building was added to a special list called the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980. This list helps protect important places in the United States. You can find the courthouse right in the middle of Courthouse Square in Preston.
Its Special Look
The courthouse is a two-story building made of red bricks. It has a grand and classic design, which is called Neoclassical architecture. This style often uses ideas from ancient Greek and Roman buildings, making them look strong and important.
On top of the courthouse, there is a white dome-like structure called a cupola. This cupola was added to the building after the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. During the war, people from the local civil defense group stood watch on the cupola every day. They watched over the area until the war ended.
