Calhoun County is named for John C Calhoun, who was a United States statesman and Vice President.
Created: February 20, 1854
County Seat:
Morgan 1854 – 1923
Arlington 1923 – 1929
Morgan 1929 – present
County Courthouse – Morgan
Location: 31 Court Street / School Street
Built: 1930 – 1931
Style: Colonial Revival
Architect: T F Lockwood Jr.
Contractor: Huber Construction Company
Description: The building faces east and is a two story red colored brick and wood structure. The east front has a central portico supported by four columns rising to a pediment with clock at the roof line. Behind the portico is a white colored façade. The north and south wings are recessed. On the center of the roof is a small octagonal white colored cupola. The building was renovated in 1972. In 1998, an addition was constructed. The architect was EMO/ Architects of Tallahassee, Florida and the contractor was JCI General Contractors, Inc. of Moultrie.
Courthouses:
N – Randolph County and Terrell County
E – Dougherty County
S – Baker County and Early County
W – Early County and Clay County
Photos taken 2009