The venerated firm of Bruce & Morgan designed this High Victorian courthouse, which still commands a prominent position in downtown Forsyth. The first official courthouse for Monroe County was built in 1825, just two years after the town was settled and four years after the creation of the county. It served the county until this structure was built in 1896. This building is noted for its distinguished courtroom, considered one of the finest in Georgia. A similar but less elaborate courthouse was designed by Bruce & Morgan for nearby Butts County two years later.
National Register of Historic Places
This is what “real” architectural design looks like! The human psyche needs visual
stimulation, not just functional boxes. Life was more difficult without modern conveniences, in “the good old days”, but it was more peaceful, friendly and beautiful!
Such an impressive structure, as so many grand county courthouse buildings were in the late 19th century. Lasting county legacies, and fascinating to look at and study!