Shelby County Courthouse
1854-1908
Original seat of government of Shelby County established 1818 at Shelbyville (Pelham).
Moved to Columbiana 1826. First courthouse a small wooden building located on this site. Replaced 1854 by two-story brick structure which forms central portion of this building. Later major alterations undertaken. Front and rear extensions added. Renovated structure designed in classical Jefferson style.
Continued to serve as seat of county government until 1908 when new courthouse completed two blocks north.
Marker is on South Main Street near Mildred Street, on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
