Location: 6604 Courthouse Road / Administration Drive
Built: 1882 – 1883
Style: Greek Revival
Architect: F.B. Leavenworth
Contractor: J. Chappall
Description: The building faces south and is a two story red colored brick structure. The rectangular shaped building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Prince George to the south of the courthouse. The south front of the building has an arcade on the first story with three large arches and recessed entrance with white colored wood frame. On the second story are vertical windows. The roof is hipped. An addition was constructed in 1929. The architect was Fred A Bishop and the contractor was Coupee Lai. On the west side is the one story red colored brick Clerk’s Office built in 1900. On the southeast side is the Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer’s Office built in 1935. On the west side is the Assessor’s Office built in 1921.
History: The county was created in 1702 and Chapal’s Creek was selected as the county seat. In 1714, the county seat was moved to Bailley’s Creek and the first courthouse was built in 1714. The county seat was moved to Prince George in 1784 and the second courthouse was built in 1810. The courthouse was destroyed during the Civil War in 1864. The third courthouse was built by John Tinsley in 1868. The fourth courthouse was constructed in 1882 to 1883 and is still standing. The fifth and present courthouse was constructed in 1988 to 1990.
SOURCE: American Courthouses | PHOTO CREDIT: Calder Loth, 2022