Somerville in Morgan County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
First Permanent Court House, Morgan County
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
1. First Permanent Court House, Morgan County Marker
Replaced first court house, built circa 1825.
Somerville was incorporated, 1819, county seat 1819-1891.
Cotaco County created February 8, 1818, renamed Morgan County, June 14, 1821.
Erected 1967 by Alabama Historical Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Alabama Historical Association series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 8, 1997.
Location. 34° 28.38′ N, 86° 47.897′ W. Marker is in Somerville, Alabama, in Morgan County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Broad Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Somerville AL 35670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Somerville, Alabama (within shouting distance of this marker); The Huey Helicopter (approx. 6.3 miles away); T-34 C Mentor Plane (approx. 6.3 miles away); USS San Jose (AFS-7)Anchors / BOFORS TWIN 40mm Anti-Aircraft Gun (approx. 6.3 miles away); M601A Tank
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Photographed By Lugnuts, February 18, 2019
2. First Permanent Court House, Morgan County Marker
The marker was relocated a few feet since it was first posted and continues to deteriorate.
Photographed By Tim Carr
3. First Permanent Court House, Morgan County Marker
Photographed By Tim Carr, February 20, 2010
4. The First Permanent Court House of Morgan County
This structure is the oldest surviving courthouse building in the State of Alabama. In 1891 the county seat was moved from Somerville to Decatur, Alabama.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,372 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 20, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. 2. submitted on February 28, 2019, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. 3, 4. submitted on February 21, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
