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Wilcox County Courthouse at Camden, AL (built ca. 1858; recorded in HABS & listed on the NRHP)

Antebellum, Historic/Scenic Courthouses | Camden in Wilcox County  

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The Wilcox County Courthouse was built c. 1858 by Alexander J. Bragg, brother of the builder of the Bragg-Mitchell home in Mobile. The Greek Revival structure is known architecturally for its four massive Doric columns and balustrade wrought iron steps leading to the second floor central doorway. It is one of only four antebellum court houses still in use in the state. The courthouse was recorded in the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) and it is the centerpiece of the Wilcox County Courthouse Historic District that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

This courthouse is located at downtown Camden, AL (GPS coordinates 31.991167,-87.289250).

Sources: 1) WilcoxAreaChamber.com; 2) NRHP “Wilcox County Courthouse Historic District” Inventory-Nomination Form.

B&W photographs courtesy U. S. Library of Congress (HABS), photographer: Alex Bush, date: January 8, 1937.

Tags: alabama, antebellum, black belt, camden, courthouse, wilcox county

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Welcome to rural southwest Alabama. This website is dedicated to twelve counties located in rural southwest Alabama which includes a large portion of Alabama’s Black Belt area. This region is known for its rich and diverse heritage, historic homes and churches, and natural beauty. This website contains details about historic and interesting places that you will find in this area of Alabama.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST OF THE HOMES INCLUDED ARE PRIVATE RESIDENCES AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARE DRIVE BY ONLY.

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Dedicated to the memory of Stacy Milstead Henson (1978-2008) & Inez “Sis” Watts (1924-2007).

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