Macon County is named for Nathaniel Macon, who was a United States Senator.
Surrounding County Courthouses:
N – Allen County, Kentucky and Monroe County, Kentucky
E – Clay County and Jackson County
S – Smith County and Trousdale County
W – Sumner County
Created: January 18, 1842 
County Seat:
Lafayette 1842 – present
County Courthouse – Lafayette
Location: Public Square / Main Street
Built: 1932 – 1933
Style: Moderne and Art Deco
Architect: George D Waller
Contractor: L E Tate & Son of Nashville and Florence, Alabama
Description: The building faces southwest and is a two story red colored brick and concrete structure. The building is located on the landscaped grounds of the Public Square in the center of the city. The southwest front has a slightly projecting center section with entrance on the first story and double windows above on the second story. A horizontal belt runs above the second story windows. On the northwest side is a one story addition. The roof line is flat. In the interior, the County Circuit Court courtroom is located on the second story. The building was renovated in 1972. The architect was Clemmons & Gingles and the contractor was Howard A Smith. The building houses the county administration since the Judicial Center was constructed in 2002.
See: The contractor L E Tate & Son of Nashville and Florence, Alabama also constructed the courthouse in Decatur County.
See: The 15th Judicial District includes Jackson County, Smith County, Trousdale County and Wilson County.
History: The county was created in 1842 and Lafayette was selected as the county seat. The first courthouse was a two story brick structure built in 1844. The building burned in 1860 and the second courthouse was a brick structure built in 1861. The building burned in 1901. The third courthouse was also a two story brick structure built in 1901. The building burned in 1932. The fourth and present courthouse was constructed in 1932 to 1933. The County Justice Center was constructed in 2000 to 2002.
County Courthouse – Lafayette
County Circuit Court courtroom
Photos taken 2014
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