Brown County Courthouse

The Brown County Courthouse is a county courthouse in Georgetown featuring Greek Revival style with white painted brick walls, blue trim details, and Doric columns supporting the gabled entrance. The building occupies a prominent square bounded by Grant Street, Apple Street, Cherry Street, and Main Street.

The building was constructed in 1851 following designs by architect Hubbard Baker to replace an earlier structure after Brown County relocated its administrative seat from Ripley to Georgetown. This move marked an important shift in Georgetown's development as the region's administrative center.

The courthouse serves as a focal point in Georgetown's historic district and shows how the town organized its public life around civic institutions. Visitors can observe the building's role as a gathering place for the community's most important legal and administrative functions.

The courthouse sits at the heart of Georgetown's downtown area and is easy to reach on foot from surrounding streets. Visitors can view the exterior architecture from the adjacent square and appreciate the building from multiple angles.

During the Civil War in 1863, Morgan's Raiders stopped at the courthouse and many horses and valuables disappeared during their brief occupation. This episode is often overlooked by visitors but remains an important part of the building's story.

Location: Georgetown

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

Part of: Georgetown Historic District

GPS coordinates: 38.86556,-83.90389

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22