Elliott County is named for John Milton Elliott, who was a United States Representative from Kentucky.
Created: January 26, 1869
County Seat:
Sandy Hook 1869 – present
County Courthouse – Sandy Hook
Location: 100 Main Street / Court Street
Built: 1967 – 1968
Style: Modern
Architect: Unknown
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces south and is a one story buff colored brick and concrete structure. The northwest front has a projecting center section with two entrances. The building has no windows on the front and the roof line is flat.
Note: Previous courthouses were constructed in 1937 and 1968.
Courthouses:
N – Carter County
E – Lawrence County
S – Morgan County
W – Rowan County and Carter County
Photos taken 2012 and 2018