Johnston County's Courthouse was completed in 1921 and is a three-story frame building in the…read moreClassical Revival style. It has a four column portico and a stone balustrade at the roofline. There is recessed entrance a large vertical windows on the second and third stories. The roof line is flat. In the interior, the main courtroom is located on the third story and has a balcony on the rear side. Johnston County was formed in 1746 and Clayton was selected as the county seat with the county's first courthouse. The seat was moved to Smithfield in 1771 and the new courthouse was built here. A third courthouse was built in 1786 and then a fourth in 1843. This one is the fifth and is considered "the old courthouse" as the current one was built in the 1980s. There is a Civil War marker on the front steps - General William T Sherman used the 1771 courthouse as his headquarters on his march toward Raleigh. On April 12th 1865 Sherman received a telegram from General Ulysses S Grant informing him of General Robert E Lee's surrender at Appomattox while in Smithfield. There is also a WWI memorial with a "doughboy" holding his rifle "In memory of the illustrious dead of Johnston County who died in the Great World War 1917-1919" with a list of names. [Review 328 of 2024 - 3584 in North Carolina - 21362 overall]

We drove out here from Raleigh for their passport services. I called last week and was able to…read moresecure appointment which was amazing!! The lady in the Register of Deeds awesome was fantastic and the entire process was seamless and we were done in 15mins. I would totally recommend calling this location to make appointment.!!!!!

Ok so it's a small town court house and yes it's a speed trap town but please don't get mad at them…read morefor enforcing the speed laws, you was speeding just like my son was lol can't get mad because out of all the time u got away with it and get caught once and have to waste a whole day to go there and deal with it, but the reason for the 4 is because it was a very fast process and far one the only thing I did not like was that they don't say anything about dress code my son was fine he always dressed to impress I was wearing dress shorts and they did not let me in the court house and there was a lot of people that had to go a buy pants or shirt women and men , but the courts officer at the door did say u can run to Walmart and buy some and come back took only about 25 extra minutes

I'm pissed. My stepson has had a revolving door of postponements for two years having to fly back…read moreand forth from Texas for court dates. I just got a "bond foreiture notice" for not appearing on 9/3 AND HE WAS THERE. What is the name of God is happening in Louisburg? They can't give my stepson a speedy trial and now they're trying to take my bond money without cause. I want to curse so bad right now.

In 1764, Oxford became the county seat of Granville County and a court house was built on a part of…read morethe site of the present one. It is one the fifth oldest in North Carolina and one of the very few antebellum courthouses that is still used for judicial purposes. This present building was completed in 1840 with additions added in 1891 and 1937. Extensive renovations were completed in 1988, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the keystone over the main entrance to the courthouse, dated July 4, 1838. It is a two story H-shaped building made of red brick in a Greek Revisal style. It has a polygonal cupola with a domed room and is a simply stunning structure. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. If you're wandering around downtown Oxford, you can't / shouldn't miss it. [Review 2136 of 2024 - 3804 in North Carolina - 23155 overall]

One district courtroom one superior courtroom. So needless to say very slow. They don't do like…read moreDurham county where they call the docket and have to say what u want. Here the call one by one and try things as they are called. Someone please show them a more efficient way.

Northampton County was established in 1741 from part of Bertie County, it was named in honor of…read moreJames Compton, the 5th Earl of Northampton. The county seat, originally called Northampton Courthouse, was renamed Jackson in 1823 to honor Andrew Jackson, then a national hero and soon-to-be president. Before European settlement, the region was home to the Tuscarora and Meherrin tribes. As settlers arrived--primarily English, Scotch-Irish, Scottish, and French Huguenots--many Native Americans were displaced. The Roanoke River, which winds through the county, served as a vital trade route and attracted immigrants with its fertile soil. The historic courthouse was completed in 1858 and is a classic example of the Green Revival design. Its temple-form design faces south and features a commanding prostyle tetrastyle portico supported by fluted Ionic columns. These columns, resting on substantial pedestals that rise from the high foundation, lend the building a monumental presence. The current modern courthouse was completed between 2022 and 2024 and stands a short distance from the historic 1858 Greek Revival Courthouse. They share the address. It is a modern two-story building composed of red brick, glass, and concrete, with a flat roofline and clean, geometric lines. Inside, the courthouse houses both the County Superior Court and County District Court for the 6th Judicial District, which includes neighboring Bertie, Halifax, and Hertford counties. [Review 926 of 2025 - 4330 in North Carolina - 24482 overall]

Hertford County is named for Francis Seymour-Conway, who was the 1st Marquess of Hertford and who…read morewas Lord of the Bedchamber to George II and George III of Great Britain. This is the sixth to serve as the Hertford County Courthouse and is in a modern design. Completed between 2013 and 2015, this three-story red brick and concrete structure replaced the aging 1956 courthouse and now serves as the judicial hub for the 6th Judicial District, which includes Bertie, Halifax, and Northampton counties. The courthouse features a commanding central portico with four white columns rising to a pediment at the third story. The wings of the building maintain a flat roofline, while the landscaped grounds offer a sense of openness and civic dignity. Inside, the courthouse houses three courtrooms and supports both Superior and District Court functions. There is plenty of parking though the absence of shade was noticeable on this hot August afternoon. [Review 920 of 2025 - 4324 in North Carolina - 24476 overall]

Martin County was established in 1774 from parts of Halifax and Tyrrell Counties, it was created to…read moreease the burden on residents who had to travel long distances to reach government seats. The county was named for Josiah Martin, the last royal governor of North Carolina, though after the Revolution, the name came to honor Alexander Martin, a Federalist and later governor of the state. Williamston, the county seat, was incorporated in 1779 and earned the nickname "Tar Landing" due to its strategic location on the Roanoke River. Martin County's courthouse is like none I can remember seeing. The architecture has some Medieval design elements as well as Italianate and Victorian. It was constructed in 1887 and features segmental arched windows and a commanding three-story central square tower, giving it a castle-like silhouette that sets it apart from other North Carolina courthouses of the era. The building served as the county's judicial and administrative center for nearly a century and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Early on a Monday morning, the building was secured and I was not able to see the interior. But the exterior of this historic courthouse was enough today. [Review 831 of 2025 - 4261 in North Carolina - 24390 overall]

Gates County was formed in 1779 and is named for Revolutionary War General Horatio Gates. The…read morehistoric 1836 courthouse across the street is now a library. This is the new and modern courthouse that serves Gates County. It is a one-story light red colored brick structure, and it was completed in 1976. The design embraces a Modernist style that prioritizes function and simplicity over ornamentation. The courthouse houses both the County Superior Court and the County District Court of North Carolina's 1st Judicial District, with the main courtroom located on the southern end of the building. There is a parking lot in front and street parking nearby. Gatesville is not a big city and I had no trouble accessing and viewing the interior, though cellphones (and pictures) are not permitted. [Review 919 of 2025 - 4323 in North Carolina - 24475 overall]