Construction on Martin County's third courthouse was begun in 1885 and completed in 1887 at a cost of $17,500.

 

 

 

 

Courthouse History


The Courthouses of Martin County
  • Disaster Strikes Water, fire, and progress take their toll on Martin County's first three courthouses.
  • An Unusual Architecture Unique among North Carolina's courthouses, Martin County's offers surprising features.
  • Cases of Note Violence, betrayal, redemption...drama played out in this small town courtroom and brought national and international attention with it.

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East Main Street / P.O. Box 502
Williamston, NC  27892
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