Greene County Courthouse
Why it's listed
Greene County's courthouse in Greensboro, Georgia, was built in 1848-49 for $7,440 and remains a prominent example of Greek Revival design. The brick building is laid in American bond and has a full-width, three-story Doric portico with entablature and pediment. Two one-story wings, designed by F. Arthur Hazard, were added in 1938. Inside, dual staircases just past the entry lead to the courtroom, which has a pedimented double doorway with engaged columns, two interior columns, a cornice with five-pointed stars that were once gilded, a paneled bench and urn-shaped finials on the railing. The building was first planned with two stories, but a third was added for and by the county's Masons, who still use it. It is described as the only 1840s Greek Revival courthouse left in Georgia and the only one built with a floor for a Masonic Lodge. It is listed in excellent condition.
Significance in brief: The nomination states it is the only 1840s Greek Revival courthouse remaining in Georgia. It is also the only one with a third floor built for a Masonic Lodge, a use that continues today. It is described as an excellent example of Greek Revival style as interpreted by pre-Civil War architect/builders.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80001083, listed September 18, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | GA 12, Greensboro |
|---|---|
| County | Greene County |
| Listed | September 18, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80001083 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | David Demarest; Atharates Atkinson (contractor unknown); 1938 wings by architect F. Arthur Hazard with Knox Brothers Lumber Co., Thomson, Ga., contractors |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Economics, Law, Politics/Government, Architecture, Communications |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as excellent; the third floor is still used by the Masons. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Within district | Greensboro Commercial Historic District |
| Coordinates | 33.57670, -83.18208 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80001083.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q48840199
- This listing as JSON
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