A jail and sheriff's residence was constructed next door in 1879, with a bridge that connected it to the courthouse to transport prisoners.

[3] On September 24, 1945, a picture of Indiana-native Jimmy Stewart in front of the courthouse was featured on the cover of Life magazine.

On January 3, 1972, the commissioners approved an agreement with the National Bank of the Commonwealth, who planned to renovate the building for administrative use.

NBOC was required to spend $100,000 in restoration over the initial three-year lease period in order to be eligible for a 47-year extension.

The bank agreed to pay $12,000 total in taxes and rent for use of the courthouse, including the jail next door when it was vacated.

The courthouse is featured in the Miniature Railroad & Village at the Kamin Science Center in Pittsburgh.