East Feliciana Parish Courthouse – Clinton, Louisiana, Photo by Frances B. Johnston, 1938

The East Feliciana Parish Courthouse, located in Clinton, Louisiana, is a notable example of Greek Revival architecture, built in 1840. The courthouse is surrounded by a Doric colonnade and capped with an octagonal cupola, giving it a grand and classical aesthetic. It occupies a full city block in Clinton, which has been the parish seat since 1824.

Designed by J.S. Savage and constructed by Lafayette Saunders, the courthouse is part of the Courthouse and Lawyers’ Row Historic District, a National Historic Landmark in Louisiana. The district includes adjacent Greek Revival law offices that retain their original 19th-century functions and charm.

The courthouse is renowned for its well-preserved historic fabric and significant role as one of the few pre-Civil War courthouses still operating today. It has hosted notable events and remains a symbol of local governance and heritage in East Feliciana Parish.

Photographer Frances B. Johnston’s 1938 image captures the courthouse’s stately facade and important architectural details, making it an invaluable visual record of Louisiana’s legal and architectural history.

Features:

• High-resolution historic photograph by Frances B. Johnston from 1938

• Displays the courthouse’s classic Greek Revival architecture with Doric colonnades

• Part of a National Historic Landmark District recognized for architectural and historic significance

• Printed on archival-quality paper for preservation and display

• Available in various sizes with framing options

• Ideal for historians, collectors, architecture enthusiasts, and Louisiana heritage advocates

• Includes detailed context on the courthouse’s history, design, and continued operation

Own a powerful depiction of one of Louisiana’s most enduring judicial landmarks, illustrating civic pride and timeless architectural excellence.