West Front Street also carries the M-52 signage as it turns to form the northern edge of the U.S. Route 223 business loop around the Downtown Adrian Commercial Historic District.

That courthouse burned down in 1852, and court was held in a series of temporary locations until the funds were raised to build a permanent replacement.

However, ballot proposals to raise the funds were several times defeated, until in 1882 the necessary money was finally committed.

However, costs were overrun, and Allen & VanTassel turned the work over to their bondsmen, Knapp, Avery & Co.

Above the foundation is a beltcourse of Stony Point sandstone, and above that is the main brickwork, formed of red brick with white mortar.