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Location: 1 North Main Street / Bank Street
Built: 1852 – 1853
Style: Classical Revival and Italianate
Architect: Lindsay Shoemaker (Shumaker) and L M Shumaker
Contractor: Lindsay Shoemaker (Shumaker) and L M Shumaker
Description: The building faces west and is a two story red colored brick and wood structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Chatham. The west front has a large portico with four white colored columns rising to a pediment at the roof line. Stairs ascend to the second story. On the center of the roof is a large square white colored cupola with clock, belfry and hipped roof. North and south wings extend from the building and the Courthouse Annex constructed in 1968 is attached on the east side. In the interior, the Circuit Court courtroom is located on the second story and has elaborate Italianate plasterwork which consists of paneled ceiling, a large circular ceiling medallion and a three-part cornice. The cornice has engaged balls, acanthus leaves and a plain band. The judge’s bench is separated from the auditorium by a balustrade with vase-turned balusters. The Colonial Revival aedicule and paneling behind the bench date to 1947. The building houses the County Circuit Court of the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Alterations were made in 1896 and 1927. On the east side is the 1968 County Courthouse Annex.
SOURCE: courthouses.co