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Gibson County Courthouse


The Courthouse, a Romanesque Revival structure with four corner towers, framing four entrances, was built in 1884 of Bedford Oolitic limestone, pressed brick, and terra cotta, with pine gutters and window sases, and a slate roof with copper flashing. A clock which stand 86 feet above the roof entrances. Original oak counters and European mosaic diamond tile flooring are still in use on the first and second floors. Walnut counters, high black walnut doors and transoms, walnut wainscotting, and the judge's bench are all original. The black walnut is from Montgomery township in Gibson County.

Services and amenities available on the site:
  Conducted Tours
  Self-Guided Tours
  Videotape(s)
  Film(s)
  Slide Program(s)
  Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions
  Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs)
  Hands-On Activities
  Living History or Costumed Interpretation
X Parking For School Buses
X Restroom Facilities
X Convenient Water Fountains
X Picnicking Facilities
  Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services
  Overnight Accommodations
  Auditorium/Meeting Room
  Emergency Services (first-aid)

Other services and amenities available:
Operating Period: Year round
Days of The Week Open: Monday - Friday
Site Hours: 8a.m.-4p.m.
Regular Admission Fees:: Free
Educational Admission Fees: Free
Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: 20 - 25
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit:
  Site Brochure
  Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders
  Pre-Visit Package For Students
  Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum
  List of Sale Items Suitable For Students
 
Media Which Can Be Loaned:
____ Videotape(s) ____ Film(s) ____ Slide program(s)
  Books (on loan)
  Other

Services the site offers to educational groups:
Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? No
Annually recurring events:
Site location: 101 N Main St
Organization administering the site: County Commissioners

Contact information:
Mailing address: 101 N Main St
Princeton, IN 47670
Phone: (812) 385-8260
Fax: (812) 385-3428
Email:
Web site: http://



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