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Decatur Historical Courthouse

101 East Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
404 373 1088
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Ranked #5 of 13 attractions in Decatur
Type: Historic Sites, Government Buildings
Owner description: The DeKalb History Center collects, preserves and shares the history of DeKalb County, Georgia. Our Archives and Museum are located inside the... more » Owner description: The DeKalb History Center collects, preserves and shares the history of DeKalb County, Georgia. Our Archives and Museum are located inside the historic courthouse in downtown Decatur, just a few miles from metro Atlanta. Open to the public, you can research many local history topics including genealogy and family history, cemeteries and historic homes. We also have many resources for teachers and host children’s programs throughout the year. The Courthouse is available for rent and serves as a popular event facility for facility for weddings, corporate functions and parties. « less
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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We're having our rehearsal dinner here! So lovely and great location! People are friendly and helpful.

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Decatur, Ga.
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2013

Nice, not too large, great building. Decent displays, Decatur, you know, turned down having the railroad intersect there, they wanted a more bucolic life.

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

f you want to have a great time and spend time with family.You may consider this. and you will have surrounding cafes and nice places to enjoy visiting.Have fun.Good place for history and memory of old generations.

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Dahlonega, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2012

Last time I was in the old court house was for a wedding reception. Seemed appropriate. It is majestic as you drive up Clairmont.

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Atlanta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

surrounded by office buildings, this is a quite niche in old Decatur. Has some charming sculptures out front. Worth a look.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2012

Well maintained beautiful old courthouse that will transport you back into the days when trying cases meant good old fashioned entertainment and you needed to take a hand-fan.

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Kentucky
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2012

There were some exhibits going on, nothing too substantial as far as memorable; but nice just the same. You are free to wander and no one questions you or challenges you.

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Statesboro, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 28, 2012

The historical exhibit has great photographs, and the building itself is very useful for a speech or a presentation. The Georgia Association of Historians met here in 2010.

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Decatur
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

I came here for the Anne Frank exhibit, and was not disappointed. :)

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

Interesting historical society exhibits on ground floor.

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