Landmark
Franklin County Courthouse, Southern District
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The Franklin County Courthouse, Southern District, stands as a dignified symbol of early 20th-century civic pride. Built in 1910, its Beaux-Arts design features a grand portico with Ionic columns, a copper-clad dome, and ornate interior details such as marble wainscoting and stained-glass skylights. Visitors can view the courtroom, which retains original judge's bench and jury box, and explore exhibits on local legal history. The building remains an active courthouse, blending historic ambiance with modern justice.
Don't miss
- Marvel at the hand-painted dome ceiling in the main rotunda.
- Tour the restored 1910 courtroom with original oak furnishings.
- See the vintage jail cells in the basement, now a small museum.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Franklin County Courthouse, Southern District
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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