Butts County Courthouse

Butts County Courthouse is a county courthouse in Jackson featuring High Victorian architecture with ornate design elements, a prominent clock tower, and a symmetrical brick facade. The structure displays careful craftsmanship with decorative details that characterize its exterior throughout.

The building was constructed in 1898 by architects Bruce & Morgan, replacing an earlier structure destroyed by Union forces during the Civil War. Its construction marked the city's rebuilding and renewal following wartime destruction.

The courthouse serves as the heart of Jackson's town square, embodying local governance and reflecting the architectural pride of the late 1800s. It remains a gathering place where residents connect with their community's civic identity.

The courthouse sits in downtown Jackson and is easily reached on foot from the town square. Following a comprehensive renovation, it was transformed into a center for economic development and tourism, making it accessible for visitors to explore.

Inside, an original Seth Thomas clockwork from 1898 operates a Vanduzen Bell that rings across downtown, spreading its chimes daily over the area. This combination of working clock and bell is a rare example of original operating systems that have functioned unchanged for more than a century.

Location: Jackson

Architects: Bruce & Morgan

GPS coordinates: 33.29472,-83.96694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00