Gallatin County Courthouse

The Gallatin County Courthouse stands as a functional Art Deco-style building constructed of brick with a symmetrical seven-part facade featuring glass blocks and pilasters, topped by a shallow gabled roof.

Built in 1939 with Works Progress Administration funding after the devastating 1937 flood destroyed the previous courthouse, this structure represents the third courthouse to serve Gallatin County following the town's relocation to higher ground.

The courthouse serves as a symbol of community resilience and adaptation, representing the determination of Shawneetown residents to rebuild their civic institutions despite repeated natural disasters throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Located at 484 Lincoln Boulevard East, the courthouse operates weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., housing judicial offices, court services, and providing access to electronic filing systems and disability accommodations for public use.

This courthouse marks the successful relocation of an entire county seat away from flood-prone areas, making it one of the few Illinois courthouses built specifically as part of a planned community migration following natural disaster.

GPS coordinates: 37.71694,-88.18639

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:57