Gaston County Courthouse

Gaston County Courthouse is a county courthouse in downtown Gastonia with classical architectural details spread across multiple floors. The building at 325 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way contains courtrooms and administrative offices.

Frank Pierce Milburn designed this courthouse in the early 1900s as the legal center for Gaston County. The building became instrumental in establishing formal justice operations in the region.

The building anchors the downtown area and draws people seeking legal services, functioning as a gathering point where residents handle important civic matters. It remains a central meeting place in the community's daily life.

The building is open to the public during weekday business hours. Visitors should check in advance about which areas are accessible and what security procedures apply.

The architect Frank Pierce Milburn also designed other notable courthouses throughout the southeastern United States in the same era. This connection links it to a broader regional architectural movement in courthouse design.

Location: Gastonia

Architects: Frank Pierce Milburn

Part of: Downtown Gastonia Historic District

GPS coordinates: 35.26310,-81.18440

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00