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St. Martin Parish Courthouse

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It was expanded in 1937 with the addition of a relatively large rear wing that holds the present courtroom. The original building was modified by installation of marble floors and
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It was deemed significant in 1980 in the state of Louisiana as one of just four antebellum courthouses still in use, and as one of few temple form Greek Revival buildings.
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on each floor. The walls are stuccoed brick; the columns are brick with stucco fluting; the bases and capitals of the columns are of cast iron.
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The courthouse was expanded again in the 1950s and 1960s by addition of two wings with recessed
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St. Martin Parish Courthouse is located in Louisiana
St. Martinville, Louisiana
30°07′09″N 91°49′47″W / 30.11917°N 91.82972°W / 30.11917; -91.82972 (St. Martin Parish Courthouse)
Greek Revival
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St. Martinville, Louisiana
Greek Revival
courthouse
National Register of Historic Places
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"National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: St. Martin Parish Courthouse"
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accompanying six photos from 1980-81

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