County of marker: Macon County
Location of marker: End of Rollins St. on Washington St., courthouse lawn, Macon
Marker Text:
Built 1864-653rd Courthouse in Macon County
County seat moved to Macon City
from Bloomington, by act of
Legislature in 1863
1st court held in Macon City~
4th Monday, September, 1863 at the
Allen Academy ~ Corner of Union and
Jackson Streets.
1st term of Court in this building~
Sept. 1865 cost of building $30,000.
Annex built in 1895 ~ Probate Court
and deed records ~ Cost $7,000
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