The 1st Lauderdale County Courthouse, 1822-1899.

The 1st Lauderdale County Courthouse.

Looking south on Court Street, c.1880. Note the courthouse columns on the far right.

The courthouse door was a place for public auction and sales, such as this 1895 real estate transaction.

The Courthouse door also served as the site for public sales of human beings, such as this one in 1861.

Sheriffs also sold people in front of the courthouse.

Drawing of the 1st Lauderdale County Courthouse.

Early photograph of the 2nd Lauderdale County Courthouse.

The 2nd Lauderdale County Courthouse, 1900-1965.

The 2nd Lauderdale County Courthouse, 1900-1965.

A crowd gathers for a celebration at the 2nd courthouse.

The 2nd Lauderdale County Courthouse, 1900-1965.

The 2nd Lauderdale County Courthouse, 1900-1965 looking south from Tennessee Street.

The 2nd Lauderdale County Courthouse, 1900-1965 with the Jefferson Hotel in the background.

Aerial view of the 2nd Lauderdale County Courthouse, 1965.

Clock tower and statue of Lady Justice atop the 2nd Lauderdale County Courthouse.

The 2nd Lauderdale County Courthouse, looking south from Tennessee Street.

Looking south from the 2nd Courthouse past the 3rd Courthouse to St. Paul's A.M.E. Church.

Construction of the First Federal Building, 1971

First Federal Building, 1976