Rome in Perry County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Rome Courthouse
c. 1819
— Perry County Indiana Heritage Project —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 16, 2017
1. The Rome Courthouse Marker
In 1819, the Perry County Seat was moved to centrally located Rome, a prominent river port at the time. This two-story brick building, echoing the design of the first Indiana Capitol building at Corydon, was built in the town's central square to house the county court house. By 1859 Perry County's boundaries had changed and the county seat was then moved to Cannelton. This building has since housed a variety of churches, a private school, and the public school until 1966. As of 2004 it was serving as the Rome Community Center.
Erected 2005 by Perry County CVB.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 37° 55.436′ N, 86° 31.42′ W. Marker is in Rome, Indiana, in Perry County. Marker is at the intersection of East Rome Road and South Rome Road, on the left when traveling west on East Rome Road. Marker is located near the southwest corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15400 West Rome Road, Rome IN 47574, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Joseph Holt (approx. 3 miles away in Kentucky); Joseph Holt, Father of the Judge Advocates (approx. 3 miles away in Kentucky); Joseph Holt and Abraham Lincoln
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Regarding The Rome Courthouse. National Register of Historic Places #81000006.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Perry County Indiana Courthouse History
Also see . . . Old Perry County Courthouse (Rome, Indiana). Wikipedia entry:
Also known as the Rome Schoolhouse, the building is located near the center of the community of Rome, Indiana. It is a two-story, square brick building with a hipped roof topped by a central cupola. The building served as the seat of county government until 1859. (Submitted on April 24, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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2. Old Perry County Courthouse
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 16, 2017
3. The Rome Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 16, 2017
4. The Rome Courthouse (west elevation)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 16, 2017
5. The Rome Courthouse (south elevation)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 16, 2017
6. The Rome Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 205 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 24, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on June 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 24, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
