Marion County Courthouse

The grandeur of the old Marion County Courthouse is every bit as evident today as it was in the early 1800s when it was first constructed. As one of the first large buildings in Columbia, the courthouse combined the architectural styles of Classical Revival, Colonial Revival and Italianate. The courthouse served as the temporary state capitol from late 1821 into early 1822, and in its current capacity, the building serves as the courthouse for Marion County and as offices for local government officials.