Simpson County Courthouse
National Register of Historic Places

Simpson County Courthouse

Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky
Listed
March 17, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80001668

About this property

The Simpson County Courthouse, also known as the Old Simpson County Courthouse, is a building in Franklin, Kentucky located on US 31W and Kentucky Route 73. The courthouse was built in 1882 and was used as a courthouse until the completion of the new Franklin Justice Center in 2004. The original courthouse was destroyed by a fire on May 17, 1882, and many documents were lost in the flames. The current courthouse was built between 1882 and 1883. Wings were added to the courthouse in 1962 that attempted to match the style. It was designed by Louisville architects the McDonald Brothers. The courthouse was also included as a contributing building in the 1983 NRHP listing of the Franklin Downtown Commercial District.

Location

Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky
36.72264, -86.57839

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

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When was Simpson County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Simpson County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Simpson County Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Simpson County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Simpson County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1882.

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