Letcher County Courthouse
Whitesburg, Kentucky
The Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky, was built in 1903 and is the county's third courthouse.
History
The first courthouse was a two-story log structure completed in 1842.
The second courthouse was a two-story brick building erected in 1855.
It was located on the same site as the current courthouse.
Architecture
The current courthouse is a three-story red brick building with a sandstone foundation and a hipped roof.
It features a central tower with a clock and a four-sided bell.
The interior of the courthouse has a grand staircase and a courtroom with a high ceiling.
Significance
The Letcher County Courthouse is a historic landmark and a symbol of the county's heritage.
It is also an important gathering place for the community.
The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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