Clay County Courthouse

Clay County Courthouse

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Clay County Courthouse

Photo taken by WillyT

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Description 

Quote from the marker: "The county's first courthouse burned in 1875. Anniston architect Charles W. Carlston designed the present courthouse with Italian Renaissance elements. Contractor Harper & Barnes of Cleveland, Tenn. completed the building in August 1906 at a cost of $37,986. A Seth Thomas clock in the dome is dated 1907. The courthouse has the highest elevation of any courthouse in Alabama. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black began his legal career here in 1906. Congressman Bob Riley launched a campaign for governor on the west side of the courthouse, and in 2003 became the first county native to serve as governor. This marker celebrating the centennial of the courthouse was unveiled on Aug. 12, 2006."

National Register information 

Status

Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1976

Reference number

76000316

Architectural styles

Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Classical Revival; Victorian: Renaissance; Other architectural type; Italian Renaissance Revival

Area of significance

Architecture

Level of significance

Local

Evaluation criteria

C - Design/Construction

Property type

Building

Historic function

Courthouse

Current function

Courthouse

Period of significance

1900-1924

Significant year

1903

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Update Log 

• May 18, 2011: New Street View added by WillyT
• May 17, 2011: Updated by WillyT: Added pictures and description
• May 17, 2011: New photos from WillyT

Sources 

• WillyT
• National Register database - Reference number 76000316 (Search for documents)

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