Wilcox County Courthouse (Georgia)

The Wilcox County Courthouse in Abbeville, Georgia was built in 1903. It was designed by architect Frank P. Milburn, who also designed several other Georgia courthouses.[2]

Wilcox County Courthouse
Wilcox County Courthouse (Georgia) is located in Georgia
Wilcox County Courthouse (Georgia)
Wilcox County Courthouse (Georgia) is located in the United States
Wilcox County Courthouse (Georgia)
LocationU.S. 280 and U.S. 129, Abbeville, Georgia
Coordinates31°59′33″N 83°18′24″W / 31.99250°N 83.30667°W / 31.99250; -83.30667
Arealess than one acre
Built1903
Built byMcKenzie, J.H.,& Sons
ArchitectMilburn, Frank P.
Architectural styleClassical Revival
MPSGeorgia County Courthouses TR
NRHP reference No.80001265[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 18, 1980

Its facade features cream-colored brick and stone trim. It has two Ionic tetrastyle porches.[2]

In 1980, the courthouse building stood out as impressive relative to the surrounding crossroads community of Abbeville, and it could be seen for miles.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "National Register Information System – (#80001265)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Thematic National Register Nomination-Georgia Courthouses-Architectural Survey: Wilcox County Courthouse". National Park Service. 1980. Retrieved March 22, 2017. With photos.