McCracken County Courthouse
1825~First courthouse built of logs at Wilmington
1832~County seat moved to Paducah.
1861~First courthouse at this site, then at edge of town.
1943~Present building occupied.
Marker presented by McCracken Co. Civic Beautification Board
Reverse:
First courthouse on this site finished 1861 and occupied almost immediately by Union Army. Used as a Civil War hospital. Present building erected 1940-43 with help of Works Progress Administration. Total cost of courthouse $344,919. Over.
Erected 1970 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1377.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 37° 4.985′ N, 88° 35.947′ W. Marker is in Paducah, Kentucky, in McCracken County. Marker is on South 6th Street south of Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on walkway into the Court House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S 6th St, Paducah KY 42003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Old Judge Priest" (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish American War Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 653 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. 4. submitted on August 11, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 5. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.