Gibson County Courthouse
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Gibson County Courthouse
Waymark Code: WM15TR
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 01/25/2007
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The Gibson County Courthouse, built in 1899, is the fourth one to have occupied this site. The first courthouse wa a log structur built in 1824, the year following the organization of the county, a process commenced by David Crockett, who was then a state legislator. The second courthouse, a brick building, was erected in 1829. In 1839, a new brick building was constructed, and it served until its removal in 1899. Notables, such as James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson, spoke at this site.
Marker Name: Gibson County Courthouse
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number: 4B 35
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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