The building was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

[2] Never destroyed by fire or flooding, the courthouse contains original documents dating back to 1781, and are the oldest courthouse records in the state.

[3] Constructed in the Beaux-Arts architectural style, the building features include a cupola with a clock on each side at the top of the building.

The Ionic order portico fronting includes round brick columns.

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