Cleburne County Courthouse (Alabama)
The Cleburne County Courthouse is a Classical Revival courthouse in Heflin, Alabama. Built in 1907, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[1]
Cleburne County Courthouse | |
.jpg) The Cleburne County Courthouse in August 2013 | |
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| Location | Vickory St., Heflin, Alabama |
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| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | C. W. Carlton |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000317[1] |
| Added to NRHP | June 22, 1976 |
History edit
In March 1905, residents of Heflin and southern Cleburne County petitioned governor William Jelks to move the county seat from Edwardsville to Heflin. A referendum was held in December 1905, and Heflin won by 88 votes. Despite legal battles over the move, ground was broken on a new courthouse in Heflin, with the cornerstone being laid on July 4, 1907. The wings of the courthouse were expanded in 1938 using funds from the Public Works Administration.[2]
Architecture edit
The Neoclassical style was popular for public buildings in the early 20th century. The courthouse is a two-story brick structure with a central pavilion and wings. The first floor of the façade has three arched openings which support a temple form on the upper floor consisting of plain pilasters flanking Ionic pilasters supporting a shallow pediment. Arched windows are in the open spaces between pilasters. The pavilion is topped with a domed clock tower. The wings, added in 1938, are recessed 2 feet (0.61 m) from the façade.
The first floor plan is T-shaped, and mainly houses offices. The courtroom dominates the second floor. Interior details consist of mosaic tile floors and heavy, dark wood balustrades on the stairs and in the courtroom.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "National Register Information System – (#76000317)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Floyd, W. Warner. "Cleburne County Courthouse". National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 5, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013. See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived (PDF) from the original on December 5, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
External links edit
- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. AL-775, "Cleburne County Courthouse, U.S. Route 78, Edwardsville, Cleburne County, AL", 13 measured drawings
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