You know, I have always loved all things “old”, and that includes styles of architecture that takes us back to days gone by! The Rutherford County Courthouse is easily the most recognizable pieces of architecture in the town of Murfreesboro. It’s look has evolved over the years, from the original courthouse with its cupola on top dated in 1894, to the enhancements and modifications that are represented in today’s structure. This courthouse was the third to sit in its exact location and was built by E.E. Dandridge of Nashville in 1859 for about $50,000.

It is common knowledge that the courthouse was under federal guard during the war between the states. On July 13th, 1862, Col. Nathan Bedford Forrest and approximately 1,300 soldiers took back the town of Murfreesboro from the federal army. Forrest was responsible for freeing many civilian prisoners being held in the courthouse and has been revered as a hero in the town of Murfreesboro ever since. On that very same day, Col Forrest turned 41 years old…a memorable day indeed!

Posted By: Karen Boynton

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