Somerville Courthouse
National Register of Historic Places

Somerville Courthouse

Somerville, Morgan County, Alabama
Listed
March 23, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000177

About this property

The Somerville Courthouse is a historic building in Somerville, Alabama. Constructed in 1837, this building is oldest extant courthouse in Alabama and served as the second courthouse for Morgan County. The construction was funded by a tax levied by the state government. It was used by the county government until 1891, when the county seat was moved to the larger Decatur. The building was later used as a school and town hall. The courthouse is two stories and constructed of brick, with large, eight-over-eight sash windows on each façade and the sides. The hipped roof is topped with an octagonal cupola with a wooden base and topped with a finial. Two interior chimneys pierce the roof on each side. There are four offices on the first floor and the second floor holds the courtroom with smaller holding rooms for witnesses. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Location

Somerville, Morgan County, Alabama
34.47286, -86.79843

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ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Somerville Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Somerville Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Somerville Courthouse?

Somerville Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Somerville Courthouse?

The period of significance for Somerville Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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