Overton County Courthouse - Livingston, TN
N 36° 23.007 W 085° 19.373
16S E 650425 N 4027786
The Overton County Courthouse was built in 1868-69. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Waymark Code: WM26XN
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2007
Views: 31
The following text is from the historic marker in the corner of the courtyard:
The county courthouse is the third erected at this location. It was built in 1868-69 by "Little Joe" Copeland for a total consideration of $9,999.99. Vaults were added and minor repairs were completed in 1934. In 1957, the cornice was replaced and other minor repairs were completed. The interior of the structure was completely renovated in 1978-79.
Other information on the history of Overton County and the town of Livingston can be found a the website listed below.
The building was added to the National Register if Historic Places in 1980 as #80003852.
Street address:
Court Square
Livingston, TN USA
38570
County / Borough / Parish: Overton Coutny
Year listed: 1980
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Government; Courthouse
Current function: Government; Courthouse
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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