Franklin County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Franklin County Courthouse
Franklin County Courthouse, at Courthouse Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 18, 1980: the first place in Carnesville to be listed. Only 575 of Georgia’s 2,197 listings are older. The Register lists it for its economics, law, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Neo-Classical, as it does for 84 other Georgia listings. It was listed as part of Georgia County Courthouses TR. The listing covers 2 acres.
What it isCourthouse in Georgia, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 18 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Courthouse Sq., Carnesville · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Franklin County CourthouseStart here
- 2
Ayers-Little Boarding HouseSide-Gable · next door
Neo-Classical style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Neo-Classical.
Memories of Franklin County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Franklin County Courthouse
Is Franklin County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 18, 1980 (Register number 80001069).
Is Franklin County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Traveler's Rest, 16.5 miles away.
Can you visit Franklin County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Franklin County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93206070 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.