Clay County Courthouse (Tennessee)
United States historic place
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The Clay County Courthouse in Celina, Tennessee is a historic courthouse built in 1873. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.[1]
LocationState Route 52, Celina, Tennessee
Coordinates36°33′02″N 85°30′22″W
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1873
Clay County Courthouse | |
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  Location within Tennessee  Location within the United States | |
| Location | State Route 52, Celina, Tennessee |
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| Coordinates | 36°33′02″N 85°30′22″W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1873 |
| Built by | D.L. Dow |
| NRHP reference No. | 77001261[1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 22, 1977 |
It is the first county courthouse ever serving Clay County. It is a two-story brick building with brick laid in common bond, located on State Route 52.[2]
History
Plans for erecting the courthouse began in 1870, and construction began in 1872 with the contract price of $9,999. The first court session was held in 1874.[3]