Suwannee County Courthouse

The Suwannee County Courthouse is a government building in Renaissance Revival style located at 200 South Ohio Avenue in Live Oak, Florida. Its structure features balanced proportions and ornate stonework typical of this architectural approach across its exterior surfaces.

Construction of this courthouse took place between 1889 and 1904 under the direction of architects Benjamin B. Smith and Hugger Brothers, marking a growth period for Suwannee County. This building phase coincided with the region's expansion and reflected the economic development of that era.

The courthouse displays architectural tastes from the early 1900s and reflects how the growing community valued its public institutions. Walking around it today, you can see how much care was invested in making government buildings look important and permanent.

The building continues to function as the county seat of government and is partially open to the public for administrative visits and court proceedings. Visitors should note that access to certain areas may be restricted during ongoing trials or official business.

The building's stonework was executed by local craftsmen who hand-carved many fine details that remain visible today. This level of craft quality from that building period is less common to see now and makes the courthouse a notable example of skilled construction techniques.