"Public buildings often accurately reflect the beliefs, priorities, and aspirations of a people. ... For much of our history, the courthouse has served not just as a local center of the law and government but as a meeting ground, cultural hub, and social gathering place." -- former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr. (in forward to Virginia's Historic Courthouses, by John O. and Margaret T. Peters)

The fascination with the varied architectural styles of county courthouses, along with their geographical and historical significance, can be observed by the surprising number of web sites devoted to this subject. The purpose of this site is to display original photographs of county courthouses and provide links to other sites with similar goals.

Jasper County Courthouse - Carthage, Missouri
Photo © T & J Smith

By submitting a picture of your local court house along with a brief history of the building you will be helping preserve some of the past while sharing it with others. Thank you for looking at what we have and for any submissions you might make. Please check our submission guidelines by clicking the link below.

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