Washington County Courthouse
The first courthouse in Washington
County was an 18 by 28 foot two-story structure made of oak and walnut lumber.
The building cost $759 and was used as a school and religious center as well as
for county business.
A second courthouse was
built in 1847, but the board of commissioners was dissatisfied with the final
structure.
A third courthouse was
built in 1887 for $75,000. It is made of locally manufactured brick and is
trimmed with white stone. A decorative clock tower stands at the southwest
corner. It houses a bell made of bronze, tin, and brass, as well as a 50 pound
hammer to strike it. This building still serves the county.
