Brooks County Courthouse

Linked to Brooks County

Details
Terms of Use

In 1859 the home of Thomas Folsom in Quitman was used as Brooks County's first courtroom. Later that year, work began on a permanent courthouse. The Civil War slowed the building's progress, and it was not finished until 1864. In 1892 the courthouse underwent extensive renovation.

Photograph by Jimmy Emerson, DVM

Brooks County Courthouse

Featured Content

James Oglethorpe

James Oglethorpe

Colonial Figures

Civil Rights Movement

Civil Rights Movement

Mid- to Late 20th Century Topics

Updated Recently

King Center

2 weeks ago

DeKalb County

1 month ago

Alma Thomas

1 month ago

Lawrenceville

1 month ago

A More Perfect Union

The New Georgia Encyclopedia is supported by funding from A More Perfect Union, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Learn More