Morgan County's historic courthouse

The Morgan County Courthouse in downtown Martinsville is a captivating monument built more than 150 years ago.

Constructed between 1857 and 1859, the structure is a 2.5-story Italianate style brick and stone building in a cruciform plan. It was designed by architect Isaac Hodgson and includes a majestic five-level free standing campanile that contributes to the building's appeal.

Additions were made to it five times between 1895 and 1977, and it currently serves as home to the county court system, including one circuit court, three superior courts, and one magistrate's office.

The Morgan County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

(Prepared by the Morgan County Leadership Academy Class of 2022 on behalf of the Morgan County Bicentennial Committee)