The City of Bessemer invites you to tour our Downtown Bessemer National Historic District. The buildings you will see date back to the boom of the steel industry in central Alabama and represent a period of fast development in this Marvel City.
On this site you will find descriptions of these historic structures. The numbers located by the descriptions correspond to the numbers located on the map on the "Downtown Walking Tour Guide" brochure.
23. Jefferson County Courthouse
1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020
This three story building of buff brick was constructed in 1919. It was built in the enframed block design which was a popular style for public buildings in the early 20th century.
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I was CONCEIVED in this building in a court room! LOL
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