Wilkes County Courthouse
Wilkes County Courthouse, County courthouse in Washington, US.
The Wilkes County Courthouse features a prominent clock tower and incorporates Romanesque Revival design elements with sand-colored and red brick accents.
Built in 1904 for $40,000, the courthouse stands on the former site of the Heard House, where Jefferson Davis held the final Confederate Cabinet meeting.
The courthouse maintains the Superior Court of Wilkes County along with Magistrate and Probate Courts, representing local judicial administration since its construction.
Located in Washington's central square, the courthouse serves as the meeting location for the five-member Wilkes County Board of Commissioners.
The 1958 fire caused substantial damage to the building, resulting in a flat roof that remained for over thirty years until partial restoration in 1989.
Location: Washington
Architects: Frank Pierce Milburn
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 33.73806,-82.73889
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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