Crawfordville in Wakulla County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Wakulla County Courthouse
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, November 2, 2022
1. Old Wakulla County Courthouse Marker
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Old Wakulla County Courthouse. . In 1892, fire destroyed the first Wakulla County courthouse. Two years later, George Washington Tully and Thomas McGlynn completed this courthouse using native heart pine material. Located in the center of the town plat, this wood frame building featured a prominent intersecting gable roof, which was complemented inside by mitered joined hallway floorboards. In addition to wide hallways and large windows, the building's cupola was topped with a hand-carved mullet weathervane. From 1893-1949, it housed court activities and all constitutional officers. Wakulla County was still very rural, with livestock roaming the yard and outhouse facilities serving the building's users. In 1948, plans were made for the construction of a modern masonry courthouse at the same site. This building was relocated 500 feet southwest, a move that tested its construction. It was winched across the site using giant roller logs; observers noted that it did not sag, crack, or show any signs of strain. Since the masonry courthouse's dedication in 1949, the building has been used by the health department, library, and chamber of commerce. In 1976, the Old Wakulla County Courthouse was listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. , A Florida Heritage Site
In 1892, fire destroyed the first Wakulla County courthouse. Two years later, George Washington Tully and Thomas McGlynn completed this courthouse using native heart pine material. Located in the center of the town plat, this wood frame building featured a prominent intersecting gable roof, which was complemented inside by mitered joined hallway floorboards. In addition to wide hallways and large windows, the building's cupola was topped with a hand-carved mullet weathervane. From 1893-1949, it housed court activities and all constitutional officers. Wakulla County was still very rural, with livestock roaming the yard and outhouse facilities serving the building's users. In 1948, plans were made for the construction of a modern masonry courthouse at the same site. This building was relocated 500 feet southwest, a move that tested its construction. It was winched across the site using giant roller logs; observers noted that it did not sag, crack, or show any signs of strain. Since the masonry courthouse's dedication in 1949, the building has been used by the health department, library, and chamber of commerce. In 1976, the Old Wakulla County Courthouse was listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.
A Florida Heritage Site
Erected 2021 by The Wakulla County Historic Preservation
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Committee, and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-1157.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 30° 10.517′ N, 84° 22.586′ W. Marker is in Crawfordville, Florida, in Wakulla County. Marker is at the intersection of High Drive and Ochlockonee Street, on the left when traveling west on High Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crawfordville FL 32326, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Prior to being moved across the street before construction of new courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 13, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
