Clinton County Courthouse (Illinois)

Squatters began arriving in 1809, but the advance of civilization was retarded by the depredations of Indian bands, and only after the end of the War of 1812 could settlement occur on a more widespread basis.

Carlyle's foundation predated the war, consisting of a blockhouse fort to protect local settlers.

This was a two-story brick structure in the shape of the letter "I", with a three-bay central projection that included the main entrance and side rooms.

Built of brick with corner pilasters, it was covered with a mansard roof supported by brackets under the eaves.

A central glass section rises from ground to roof, broken only by the belt course between the second and third stories; aside from this, the windows are plain and rectangular.