Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
Awards
Best of Gwinnett, Gwinnett Magazine - Best Place to Get Married; Golden Hammer Award - Lawrenceville Tourism and Trade Association; Planners Choice Award
Amenities
Facilities
- AV capabilities
- AV capabilities (Bring your own)
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Lighting (Bring your own)
- Other decor
- Other decor (Bring your own)
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Table linens
- Table linens (Bring your own)
- Wheelchair accessible
Equipment
- Staging area
Alcohol and catering
- Alcohol (Bring your own)
- Alcohol allowed
- Onsite kitchen
- Outside caterers allowed
Distance from airport
35 mi. from venue
Parking
- Complimentary parking
- Street parking
Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Meeting Space
Venue Costs
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Cancellation Policy
Received in writing 72 hours out, 100% rental fees, 100% other fees to be refunded. $30 processing fee to be charged. Received in writing 46 days to one year, 50% rental fees, 100% all other fees to be refunded. $30 processing fee to be charged. Received in writing 15 to 45 days, 0% rental fees, 100% all other fees to be refunded. $30 processing fee to be charged. Received in writing 14 days or less prior to event, 100% damage deposit to be refunded. $30 processing fee to be charged.
Event Insurance
Event insurance
Facility Restrictions
As we are an historical building, tacking, taping, nailing, pinning or otherwise defacing walls, ceilings, windows or floors is prohibited. On site prep kitchen for the caterer of your choice is scheduled for renovation late summer.
Additional Information
HISTORICAL DATA Rich in history and charm, the present day Gwinnett Historic Courthouse was built in 1885 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sitting majestically on the square in historic downtown Lawrenceville, its unique architectural features include an original turret (balcony) and four story clock tower housing a Seth Thomas clock and bronze bell. The belfry you see at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse was built in 1908. It was built at a cost of $4000 and replaced the original tower built after the courthouse burned in 1871. Original judges bench, chandelier lighting, once operable faux fireplaces, crown molding, transom doors with original hardware, hardwood floors and baseboards complete the interior features. On the Grounds In February 1837, the remains of eight soldiers were laid to rest on the courthouse square. These soldiers died fighting Creek Indians at the Battle of Shepherd’s Plantation in Stewart County on June 9th 1836. Gwinnett County is one of only two courthouse squares in the United States to have a burial ground on its premises. The other is in Norfolk, Virginia and contains the final resting place of General Douglas MacArthur.