Courthouse Square Historic District

Courthouse Square Historic District is a downtown center with buildings from different periods of urban growth between 1800 and today. The mix shows diverse architectural styles side by side, with government buildings, shops, and restaurants reflecting the various uses over time.

The district developed from 1800 onward as the center of the growing city and reflects in its buildings the major phases of urban modernization. Its status on the National Register protects these structures as important records of the city's development story.

The streets and squares show how the city grew and changed across different eras. Locals and visitors appreciate these places because they give a sense of the different periods visible in the building facades and details.

You can explore the district on foot and find parking near the square to leave your car. The downtown location makes it easy to reach other areas by walking as well.

Many visitors overlook the original details in the older buildings, such as decorated window frames and stone friezes that show the skill of craftspeople from the 1800s. These small decorations tell stories about the care earlier residents took with their structures.