It was built in 1902 and is a 2 1/2-story, Richardsonian Romanesque style Carthage limestone building over a raised basement.

It features a central tower and four corner pavilions, all with ogee roofs.

[2]: 5 It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

[1] Architect George E. McDonald designed at least three other courthouses listed on the National Register.

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