Floyd County Courthouse

Introduction

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The historic Floyd County Courthouse was built in 1892. The red brick building is a striking example of Romanesque architecture, featuring three large round arches at the main entrance; a large square tower with a clock, an open-arched belfry, and a pyramidal cap; three round bays on the sides of the building; and terra cotta trim. The building now houses the Rome department of motor vehicles, the county tax appraisers and assessors office, and county the tax office.

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The old Floyd County Courthouse was built in 1892. It is an excellent example of Romanesque architecture and now houses a few county government offices.

Backstory and Context

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Architecture firm Bruce & Morgan designed the courthouse and it appears much as it did originally. Another interesting decorative element is the terra cotta stringcourse at the base of the arches that depict gargoyles and leaf-like designs (gargoyles are usually not found in Romanesque-designed buildings). The interior features oak millwork over the first floor office doors and throughout the courthouse. The courtroom ceiling is 20 feet high and includes a library and storage space. The courthouse is next to a modern one that houses the county's superior and probate courts. The old courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also a contributing property of the Between-the-Rivers Historic District, which is also on the National Register.

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"Floyd County Courthouse." National Park Service - Thematic National Register Nomination, Georgia Courthouses. September 18, 1980. https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/23a6586b-47b2-4b58-acb0-0ec99a3d5367.

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Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Floyd_County_Courthouse_(Rome,_Georgia)

Additional Information

"Floyd County Courthouse." National Park Service - Thematic National Register Nomination, Georgia Courthouses.