Fulton County Courthouse

The Fulton County Courthouse is a four-story limestone building with a central bell tower and pyramidal roof that rises above the street. Its cross-hall layout features detailed stone carvings and large arches characteristic of late 19th-century design.

Built between 1895 and 1896 by architects Rush, Endacott and Rush, this building became the third courthouse to serve Fulton County. It replaced earlier structures that once housed the county's legal and administrative functions in prior decades.

The building sits on grounds that hold several memorials, including one honoring the Pottawatomies' Trail of Death and marking Rochester College's early years. These monuments shape how people experience and remember the place today.

The building continues to serve as an active courthouse and government office center with municipal courts and administrative functions. Visitors should note that it remains a working facility with standard operating hours and access policies.

The Romanesque style with its bold rounded forms and massive stone construction was a deliberate choice to convey strength and permanence of the legal system. Few visitors realize how this architectural approach reflected the values that communities wanted to express about their institutions at that time.

Location: Fulton County

Architects: Rush, Endacott and Rush

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.06556,-86.21528

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41