National Register of Historic Places

Gwinnett County Courthouse

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia
Listed
September 17, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80001084

About this property

The Gwinnett County Courthouse, also known as the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, is an historic courthouse located at 185 West Crogan Street in Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The Gwinnett County Courthouse was built in 1885 and served as the administrative centre of Gwinnett County for over a century until its operations were moved to the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in 1988. The old Courthouse underwent a lengthy three year renovation starting in 1989 and reopened on July 3, 1992, as the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. Today, it serves as a rental venue for weddings, concerts, conferences, and other special events. It is one of the parks maintained by the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Department. On September 18, 1980, the Gwinnett County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Georgia
33.95692, -83.98900

Categories

ECONOMICSLAWPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURECOMMUNICATIONS
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Sources

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

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When was Gwinnett County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Gwinnett County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Gwinnett County Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Gwinnett County Courthouse?

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

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