Scottsburg in Scott County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Scott County Courthouse
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
1. Side A - - Scott County Courthouse Marker
Side A:
County formed by Indiana General Assembly 1820. First county seat located at Lexington; first courthouse built 1821. Several attempts made 1822-1870 to move county seat to more central location, creating animosity among citizens. Scottsburg designated second county seat and plat recorded 1871; second county courthouse built here 1873-1874.
Side B:
Courthouse designed in Italianate style by Andrew R. Baty 1871. Cornerstone not laid until 1873 because injunction stopped county seat relocation proceedings. Structure renovated 1979. Addition in 1997 tripled courthouse space; 1874 courthouse remains as west wing.
Erected 2001 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Preservation Alliance, Inc., Scott County Community Foundation. (Marker Number 72.2001.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 38° 41.138′ N, 85° 46.215′ W. Marker is in Scottsburg, Indiana, in Scott County. Marker is at the intersection of East McClain Avenue and South Main Street, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Scott County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Sima Shapinski Store (a few steps from this marker); Scottsburg I.O.O.F. Lodge (a few steps from this marker); Scottsburg State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Northside Café and Barbershop (within shouting distance of this marker); Regal Store (within shouting distance of this marker); West Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hubbard Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scottsburg.
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
2. Side B - - Scott County Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
3. Wide View Side A - - Scott County Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
4. Wide View Side B - - Scott County Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
5. Other View Side A - - Scott County Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
6. North/West Corner - Scott County Courthouse
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
7. Older Section of Scott County Courthouse
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
8. Left Entry Plaque of New Addition to Courthouse
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
9. Right Entry Plaque of Courthouse New Addition
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
10. "Gazebo" on South Lawn of Courthouse
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 27, 2009
11. Scott County War Memorial on Courthouse West Lawn
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 996 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on August 31, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
