Old Monroe County Courthouse
Old Monroe County Courthouse, National Historic Landmark courthouse in Monroeville, Alabama.
The Old Monroe County Courthouse features an eclectic architectural style with a central courtroom that spans the second floor of the building.
The courthouse operated from 1903 to 1963, becoming a National Historic Landmark in 2021 after serving as Monroe County's primary judicial center.
The courtroom served as the model for the fictional setting in Harper Lee's novel To Kill a Mockingbird, inspiring the set design for the film adaptation.
The Monroe County Museum inside the courthouse opens Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visitors can sit in the actual courtroom balcony where Harper Lee observed her father practicing law during her childhood years.
Location: Monroeville
GPS coordinates: 31.52709,-87.32428
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:51
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