Chatham County Courthouse

Chatham County Courthouse is an historic building located in Savannah, Georgia. This is the original courthouse that served the city until a new courthouse was built across from this courthouse; the historic house houses beautiful antiques and is also the center of mystery.

The courthouse was built in 1881 for only $10,660; an extra story was added in 1930 along with another story in 1959 and extensive renovations. A fire happened to the building in 2010 which caused great damage to the historic building. The fire did not cause any damage to any of the court records as they are stored in the new building.

The historic building features an old clock tower and it is believed that the fire broke out in the clock tower when electrical work was being completed in the historic building. Chatham County historical society has offices in the building and a museum along with the probation system and Judges Chambers, luckily none of the records housed here were damaged in the fire.

Upon completion of the renovations and work to be repaired from the fire the Chatham County Courthouse will reopen to the public to tour and learn more about history of the legal system in Savannah.