Old Fayette County Courthouse-Fayetteville,Ga
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N 33° 26.883 W 084° 27.274
16S E 736605 N 3703857
Historic courthouse located in Fayetteville, Ga
Waymark Code: WM3JYH
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
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The Fayette County Courthouse was built in 1825 in its years it has had several renovations in 1888 the clock tower was added, but a clock would have to wait until 1910.

1965 brought changes to the interior. A 58-foot hand-hewn beam was removed and placed outside along the sidewalk to be used as a bench. The county claims the right of having the longest courthouse bench in the world!

In 1982 the courthouse was again remodeled then in April of 1983 two felons tried to burn the courthouse down to destroy evidence. The roof was destroyed along with the clock tower. The repairs were made in 1983 and it was decided a new courthouse would be built.

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Year Built: 1825

Current Use of Building: Historical Society-Chamber of Commerce

Level of Courts: County

Architect: Vernacular with Second Empire clock tower

Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1825-1985

Related Website: [Web Link]

Physical Address: Not listed

Hours: Not listed
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