Decatur County Courthouse-Bainbridge, Georgia
Posted by: Sprinterman
N 30° 54.396 W 084° 34.595
16R E 731612 N 3421767
Located in downtown Bainbridge
Waymark Code: WMBW5D
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2011
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In 1824, the legislature designated the settlement of Bainbridge as county seat. According to Jordan and Puster, a wooden courthouse was built here that year. This courthouse was replaced by a brick building in 1832. A larger brick courthouse was built in 1855 and served until the present courthouse was built in 1902.
Year Built: 1902
Current Use of Building: Courts and county offices
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Alexander Blair
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1902-present
Related Website: [Web Link]
Physical Address: Not listed
Hours: Not listed
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