Pulaski County Courthouse
Why it's listed
Pulaski County's courthouse on Courthouse Square in Hawkinsville has served as the center of local government since its core was built in 1874. It grew in stages, with a front portion added in 1897 to designs by architect A.J. Bryan, built by contractors Wagner & Gorenflo, and a rear addition in 1910. A clock was installed in 1885. The brick building has a stucco finish and a Neo-Classical, symmetrical facade with a four-column entrance portico, a pediment with foliate design, and a bracketed cornice. Palladian windows light the second story. A clock tower rises in four stages, topped by a ribbed bronze onion dome. Inside, ceilings have been lowered and acoustical tile added, but a small chapel beside the courtroom remains, with a cross cut into its door, a lectern, and four pews. It is used locally for weddings and prayer groups. Its long role as a governmental focal point and its architectural evolution support its listing.
Significance in brief: As the seat of local government, the courthouse has served as a focal point and common headquarters for a sizeable area since 1874. It has evolved architecturally through major additions in 1897 and 1910. A chapel just outside the courtroom, still in use, is one of its most unusual features.
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 80001224, listed September 18, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Courthouse Sq., Hawkinsville |
|---|---|
| County | Pulaski County |
| Listed | September 18, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80001224 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | A.J. Bryan, architect (1897 front portion); Wagner & Gorenflo, contractors |
| Architectural style | Neo-Classical |
| Areas of significance | Economics, Law, Politics/Government, Architecture, Communications |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition rated good; interior altered with lowered ceilings and acoustical tile; chapel still in use. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Within district | Hawkinsville Commercial and Industrial Historic District |
| Coordinates | 32.28286, -83.46913 (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.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80001224.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7259196
- This listing as JSON
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