Elbert County Courthouse, County courthouse in Elberton, US.
The Elbert County Courthouse is a county governmental building in Elberton, Georgia, featuring red brick walls and Romanesque Revival architectural style designed by Reuben H. Hunt. The structure sits on Courthouse Square and displays the ornamental detailing typical of this late 19th century design tradition.
The building was constructed in 1894 and gained recognition through its addition to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It stands as evidence of the region's architectural and institutional development during the late 1800s.
The courthouse sits on Courthouse Square in downtown Elberton, the seat of Elbert County, and the square remains the address used for the building. Elberton calls itself the Granite Capital of the World, and the courthouse has appeared on several postcards of the town.
Visitors can explore the building during standard business hours and view the architectural features from the public square that surrounds it. The area is easy to navigate and offers clear sightlines of the entire structure.
The exterior underwent a notable restoration in the early 2000s when white paint was removed to reveal the original red brick underneath. This work restored the facade to match the building's initial architectural appearance from when it was first completed.
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