Hendricks County Courthouse

The original Hendricks County courthouse, designed by Isaac Hodgson and built in 1862, resides only on a mural in the rotunda of the 1912 building designed by Clarence Martindale.

Mr. Hodgson’s designs seemed to consistently sport a towering structure in the front-center.

 The current Martindale structure looks consistent with most Indiana courthouses I have seen.

   Upon entering the courthouse you will be overwhelmed by the beautiful and impressive rotunda which seems to pull you toward its center where, upon the floor, a tile star positions you perfectly to look up and be awed by the multicolored dome.

   Clean, white marble staircases invite you to explore upper level elements of architectural style.

   Perhaps built in 1912, but the Hendricks County Courthouse impresses as though it were build last month.

   Whoever attends to the cleanliness and upkeep of this property does an excellent job.