GeorgiaThe historic Dawson County Courthouse in Dawsonville is a two-story red-brick building erected in 1858, just a year after the county's creation, and it shows Greek Revival touches such as wide cornices, a symmetrical facade, and double-hung windows. Often cited as one of the oldest surviving courthouses in Georgia, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. For generations it was the hub of civic life in a north Georgia mountain county later famous for moonshine running and stock-car racing, hosting court terms, elections, and community gatherings on the town square. County government eventually moved to a newer courthouse a few blocks north, and the 1858 building was restored to serve as a landmark and community events venue. An addition was made in 1958, with further renovation around 1989 and 1990.
Dawson County Courthouse (Courthouse)
The stone-and-brick heart of every Georgia county.
Dawson County Courthouse is a courthouse in Dawsonville, Dawson County. It is one of 19 historic sites cataloged in Dawson County on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 34.4230, -84.1194 near Dawsonville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old Dawson County Jail (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Dawson County Courthouse, Dawson Couty Jail, and Dawson County.
This record is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
The historic Dawson County Courthouse in Dawsonville is a two-story red-brick building erected in 1858, just a year after the county's creation, and it shows Greek Revival touches such as wide cornices, a symmetrical facade, and double-hung windows. Often cited as one of the oldest surviving courthouses in Georgia, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. For generations it was the hub of civic life in a north Georgia mountain county later famous for moonshine running and stock-car racing, hosting court terms, elections, and community gatherings on the town square. County government eventually moved to a newer courthouse a few blocks north, and the 1858 building was restored to serve as a landmark and community events venue. An addition was made in 1958, with further renovation around 1989 and 1990.
Sources: en.wikipedia.orgexploregeorgia.orgdestinationdawsonville.com
“Dawson County Courthouse” names 2 distinct records in Dawson County. This page is the courthouse in Dawsonville. The others:
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