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Brown County
Named for: General Jacob Brown - War of 1812
Organized: 1836
County Seat: Jacksonburg (Nashville), 1836
Number of Courthouses: 3
| Number | Years | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1837-1853 | Log | Builder: David Weddle 18' x 24' 2-story Jail & Courthouses < $700 Moved in 1853 and became a stable |
| 2 | 1854-1873 | Brick | External staircase Destroyed by fire & rebuilt 1873-1875; Major loss of records $7,000 |
Jacksonburg was changed to Nashville in 1837.
The 1853 Courthouse was heavily damaged by fire in 1873, and was rebuilt from the foundation and remaining walls. There have been 2 additions on the rear of the building. The 1874-1875 rebuild is considered a new Courthouse.