Old Government House, Historic courthouse in Augusta, Georgia.

The Old Government House is a Federal-style brick courthouse in downtown Augusta, Georgia, built in 1801 with parapet end chimneys. After its conversion to a residence, the walls were stuccoed and recessed wings, an iron portico, a balcony and trimmed windows were added in 1821 and 1839.

The structure was built in 1801 as a courthouse and functioned as the local government seat until 1821. It subsequently transitioned to private residential use for many decades.

The building displays classical American architectural ideals through its balanced proportions and refined detailing. Visitors can observe how early governance spaces combined practical function with aesthetic refinement.

The building is now a city-owned reception hall used for parties and receptions, so it is not open as a museum. Check with the City of Augusta about visiting or booking it for an event. It stands in downtown Augusta and appears on the city seal and flag.

Dr. Eugene Murphey bought the property in 1877, and his family lived in it for 75 years until the Augusta Junior League acquired it in 1952. The building appears on both the city seal and the city flag of Augusta.