Morgan County Courthouse - Madison GA
by Dale Powell
Title
Morgan County Courthouse - Madison GA
Artist
Dale Powell
Medium
Photograph
Description
Historic Courthouse
The Morgan County Courthouse anchors the northeast corner of Hancock and East Jefferson Streets. Built in 1905, this civic landmark was constructed to replace the Old Morgan County Courthouse (circa 1845), once located on the central town square and demolished following a fire.
Features
The current is the third courthouse building since Morgan County was formed in 1807. It was inaugurated in 1907, built from plans submitted by the J.W. Golucke company of Atlanta.
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Designed in the Beaux Arts style, this structure boasts a prominent corner entrance portico. Colossal Corinthian columns support the large entablature and triangular pediment, which features the seal of the state of Georgia. Corinthian pilasters mark the projecting side bays, and the magnificent square tower is accentuated by the dome's octagonal lantern and four-faced clock.
Renovation
The Morgan County Courthouse is a contributing resource of the Madison Historic District, It was renovated in 2005 and rededicated in 2007. The building currently houses the District Attorney, Superior, Probate, and Magistrate Courts and a Law Library.
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ERECTED BY
HENRY WALTON CHAPTER
DAUGHTERS OF
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF
THE BOYS FROM
MORGAN COUNTY, GEORGIA
WHO FOUGHT IN THE WORLD WAR
APRIL 6, 1917 – NOVEMBER 11, 1918
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February 9th, 2021
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