Greene County Courthouse - 1849 - Greensboro, Ga.
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N 33° 34.602 W 083° 10.937
17S E 297457 N 3717356
This example of Greek Revival architecture is located at 113 North Main Street in Greensboro, Georgia.
Waymark Code: WMVD6A
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 04/03/2017
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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."
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GREENE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Built 1849
This property has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
Architects / Builders
Atharates Atkinson, Madison, Georgia
David Demarest, Athens, Georgia
Placed by descendants of Atharates Atkinson
April 4, 1992