Augusta and Johnson Streets
Augusta County Courthouse, 1901
BrickContributes to the historic character of the district
1901
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From the National Register nomination
brick, 2 stories, complex gable roof with cupola, 5 bays. Neo-Classical Revival. Central pedimented portico supported by yellow brick columns with Composite capitals, flanked by two wings, large cupola with Statue of Justice, heavily decorated entablature and tympanum. Designed by T.J. Collins. Present courthouse is constructed on the site of the first log cabin courthouse which was built in 1745. All together there have been 5 courthouses on this site.
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- T.J. Collins architect
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