Greene County Courthouse - Greensboro, Georgia
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N 33° 34.594 W 083° 10.964
17S E 297415 N 3717342
This example of Greek Revival architecture is located at 113 North Main Street in Greensboro, Georgia.
Waymark Code: WMJ83G
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2013
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Greene County's first courthouse--a wooden structure--burned during an Indian attack on Greensboro in 1787. It is not known what served as courthouse for the next 60 years, but construction of a new brick courthouse for the county was completed in 1849. Built by Atharates Atkinson, this probably is Georgia's best known example of Greek Revival architectural style. At the time of its construction, the top floor was reserved for use as a Masonic Lodge, a function still served today. In 1938, the courthouse was remodeled.
- Georgia info Website
Street address: 113 North Main Street Greensboro, GA USA 30642
County / Borough / Parish: Greene
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1825-1849, 1800-1824
Historic function: Government, Social
Current function: Government, Social, Vacant/Not In Use
Privately owned?: no
Hours of operation: From: 8:00 AM To: 4:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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