Hardin County Courthouse - Elizabethtown, Illinois
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BruceS
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County courthouse in Elizabethtown, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM6F2C
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2009
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Hardin County was established March 2, 1839 from portions of Pope and Gallatin. The county was named after Hardin County, Kentucky through the influence of emigrants from that county. The county seat was established in Elizabethtown in 1840 where it has remained.
The current courthouse was built 1926. The building was designed by architect Thomas S. Thompson and built by Corder & Karber Builders. The building has had little modification since it was built.
Year Built: 1926
Current Use of Building: County Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Thomas S. Thompson
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1926
Physical Address:
Main St & Market St
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
Related Website: [Web Link]
Hours: Not listed
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