Daviess County Courthouse
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The First Building
The first Daviess County Courthouse was a log structure that stood from 1815 till 1819.
The Second Building
A new brick courthouse was built in 1819 and it remained in service till 1858.
The Third Building
This replacement was a new and larger brick courthouse constructed during the years 1853 - 1858. This is the courthouse that was burnt down in January 1865 during the Civil War.
The Fourth Building
The next courthouse was built and its first court session was held in July 1868. A tornado blew its roof off in 1881.
Belltower Removed
It had a tower and bell clock, but they were removed in 1927 when they were condemned for safety's sake. This courthouse was in service from 1868 till 1964.
The Fifth/Current Building
The current limestone courthouse was constructed in 1964.