Floyd County | US Courthouses

Floyd County is named for John Floyd, who was a surveyor and pioneer, and who lived from 1783 to 1837.

Created: December 13, 1799

County Seat:

Prestonsburg 1800 – present

County Courthouse – Prestonsburg

Location: 149 South Central Avenue / Court Street

Built: 1963 – 1964

Style: Modern

Architect: George Lee Shannon

Contractor: Ervin & Allen Akers Construction

Description: The building faces west and is a three story glass and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds. The west front has a square high portico divided into three sections by vertical concrete dividers. The building is covered by a steep green colored metal roof.

Note: The previous courthouse was designed by Palliser, Palliser & Company and constructed in 1888.

County Justice Center – Prestonsburg

Location: 127 South Lake Drive / Court Street

Built: Unknown

Style: Modern

Architect: CMW Inc.

Contractor: D W Wilburn Inc. of Lexington

Description: The building faces north and is a three story red-pink colored brick structure. The building is located on the west side of the courthouse. The northwest corner has a large square tower with the main entrance on the first story. The roof line is flat. The building is modeled after the old 1888 courthouse which served until 1963.

Courthouses:

N – Johnson County and Martin County

E – Pike County

S – Pike County

W – Knott County and Magoffin County