Fulton County Courthouse (Illinois)

The Fulton County Courthouse, located in Lewistown, Illinois, is a historic Beaux-Arts structure built between 1897 and 1898, featuring a striking façade of cut limestone and a prominent clock tower. It serves as the center of county government and judicial proceedings for the 9th circuit of Illinois. The courthouse has a rich history, having replaced three earlier courthouses, including one referenced by local poet Edgar Lee Masters in his famous work, Spoon River Anthology. Visitors can appreciate the architectural beauty of the courthouse and its significance in local history, as well as the poignant legacy of Masters, who highlighted the courthouse's destruction in his poetry.