Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 6, 2022

1. The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Originally constructed in 1824 the land purchased for the building included 250 acres at a total cost of $200. This building burned in 1871 and was rebuilt in 1872, but was later torn down in 1884. The courthouse now standing was constructed in 1885. For the next 100 years it stood as the centerpiece of the downtown square, the economic and social hub of Gwinnett County. It remains the same today, with concerts and gatherings on the lawn.

*Walk the grounds of the courthouse and learn about the fascinating history of notables who once lived here. Find the Veterans Museum inside on the main floor.

Erected by City of Lawrenceville. (Marker Number 1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.

Location. 33° 57.393′ N, 83° 59.336′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. Marker is on West Crogan Street east of North Perry Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 185 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville GA 30046, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 6, 2022

2. The Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Marker

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marker. The Banished Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Watering Trough 1873 (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Bill Arp (within shouting distance of this marker); Shooting Fish in the Streets (within shouting distance of this marker); Gwinnett County (within shouting distance of this marker); Button Gwinnett (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rhodes Jordan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Country Doctor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lawrenceville.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.