Moultrie County is named for William Moultrie, who was a general during the American Revolutionary War and who built Fort Moultrie.
Created: February 16, 1843
County Seat:
James Camfield Home 1843 – 1844
East Nelson 1844 – 1845
Sullivan 1845 – present
County Courthouse – Sulivan
Location: 10 South Main Street / East Harrison Street
Built: 1904 – 1905
Style: Beaux Arts
Architect: Deal & Ginzel
Contractor: H B Walter.
Description: The building faces west and is a three story dark red colored brick and sandstone structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds. On each side is a portico with arched stone entrance on the first story and with two tall columns rising from the second story to the top of the third story. Above are pediments at the roof line. On the center of the roof is a large green colored octagonal dome with clock and rounded roof. The first story is rough sandstone. Stone trim decorates the corners of the building.
Courthouses:
N – Platt County
E – Douglas County and Coles County
S – Shelby County
W – Shelby County and Macon County
Photos taken 2008