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P.O. Box 355
Elkton, Kentucky 42220
(270) 265-2451
Fax 265-3277
www.elktonky.com
Construction on the third and present Todd County courthouse was completed in 1976. The building is a one story colonial styling structure with a Doric order portico fronting the brick building. A dome tops the courthouse. The previous courthouse had been retained by the city and was constructed in 1836.
Legend has it that a different brick mason laid each of the four brick walls and whoever finished first and constructed the best wall would receive a prize. It was recorded that a Mr. Shemwell won a coat as a prize for the south wall. Union troops occupied the building during the Civil War and was used as their headquarters. During the renovation of 1871 a cupola was added in the Second Empire style.
Please click on the photos below to view the inside of the Todd County (Elkton) Courthouse before and after and see what has happened to this "at risk" courthouse. Clicking on photos will show larger version of photo.
Old Floor
Old Floor/Walls
Old Windows
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