Gene Snyder United States Courthouse

The Gene Snyder United States Courthouse is a federal courthouse in downtown Louisville that occupies an entire city block with a limestone facade and eighteen Corinthian columns. Inside are two federal courtrooms with wood coffered ceilings and marble flooring throughout.

The courthouse was built between 1931 and 1932 and received its current name in 1986 to honor Marion Gene Snyder, who served as a U.S. Congressional Representative. The construction took place during a period of economic transformation in Louisville.

The building contains ten murals created in 1935 by Frank Weathers Long that depict regional themes of commerce, agriculture, and sports. These artworks shape how visitors experience the interior and tell stories about local life and identity.

The building is located at 601 West Broadway and is easy to find while walking through downtown. As a public courthouse, visitors can typically enter the main lobby, though you should check visitor guidelines in advance.

The main lobby features pink, green, and beige marble flooring that gives the space an unexpected visual richness. This marble detailing is complemented by marble veneer walls and bronze light fixtures that reveal subtle details the more closely you look.

Location: Louisville

GPS coordinates: 38.24750,-85.76250

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:40