Fulton County Courthouse

Fulton County Courthouse is a county courthouse in south-central Atlanta featuring classical architecture with columns and ornamental details in the Beaux-Arts style. The complex includes an annex building connected to the main structure through a covered walkway.

The building was completed in 1914 by architect A. Ten Eyck Brown and replaced an earlier structure by William H. Parkins. It marks a shift in Georgia's judicial infrastructure during the early modern period.

The courthouse stands at the heart of Atlanta's legal system and has witnessed many cases that shaped the city. Visitors can see the spaces where important decisions were made.

The building is located in downtown Atlanta and easily reached on foot; the connected complex offers multiple entrances depending on your purpose. Visitors should come during business hours and be aware that this is an active courthouse with specific access rules.

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, a recognition process that underscored its importance to Georgia's legal system. This listing highlights it as one of the preserved places that hold the judicial history of the region.

Location: Atlanta

Architects: A. Ten Eyck Brown

GPS coordinates: 33.75083,-84.39083

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41