First of all trying to find this place is like a needle in a haystack if you aren't from here…read more Parking is a freaking nightmare. I do suggest leaving 2 hours before whatever reason you are coming in order to find a parking spot and not be late. I came for fingerprints and it wasn't clear on the website. All it is it was a fiasco me trying to find this place and even with an appointment it was a wait. Make sure to have ID also and whatever form was given. I can say I'm thankful for the police on the street for helping me!

Built in 1892 in downtown Wilmington, this historic courthouse is the seat of New Hanover County…read more It was designed by Alfred Eichberg, who also designed the Brunswick City Hall in 1889 and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. At the time of construction, it cost $72,000 and is in the Queen Anne style. I didn't have a court date and I'm not serving on a jury. I'm just touristing and checking it out. It's a stunning red brick building. Don't miss it. [Review 14340 overall, 1664 of 2020, number 2707 in North Carolina.]

Craven County is named for William Craven, who was the 1st Earl of Craven and was a Lord Proprietor…read moreof colonial North Carolina. This building is the main courthouse and houses the County Superior Court and the County District Court of the 3rd Judicial District. The rectangular-shaped red-brick building is two stories and faces east. There is a tall square tower with an entrance on the ground floor with a steep roof that rises above the roof line on the east front. At the north and south extremities are one story arched porticos, while the second story windows are arched. The structure's roof is mansard-shaped. The first story's interior has a cross hall layout with a central hallway. The second-story courtroom takes up the entire width of the structure. Street parking and a dedicated lot are nearby. [Review 18899 overall - 3383 in North Carolina - 2422 of 2022.]

Johnston County's Courthouse was completed in 1921 and is a three-story frame building in the…read moreClassical Revival style. It has a four column portico and a stone balustrade at the roofline. There is recessed entrance a large vertical windows on the second and third stories. The roof line is flat. In the interior, the main courtroom is located on the third story and has a balcony on the rear side. Johnston County was formed in 1746 and Clayton was selected as the county seat with the county's first courthouse. The seat was moved to Smithfield in 1771 and the new courthouse was built here. A third courthouse was built in 1786 and then a fourth in 1843. This one is the fifth and is considered "the old courthouse" as the current one was built in the 1980s. There is a Civil War marker on the front steps - General William T Sherman used the 1771 courthouse as his headquarters on his march toward Raleigh. On April 12th 1865 Sherman received a telegram from General Ulysses S Grant informing him of General Robert E Lee's surrender at Appomattox while in Smithfield. There is also a WWI memorial with a "doughboy" holding his rifle "In memory of the illustrious dead of Johnston County who died in the Great World War 1917-1919" with a list of names. [Review 328 of 2024 - 3584 in North Carolina - 21362 overall]

We drove out here from Raleigh for their passport services. I called last week and was able to…read moresecure appointment which was amazing!! The lady in the Register of Deeds awesome was fantastic and the entire process was seamless and we were done in 15mins. I would totally recommend calling this location to make appointment.!!!!!

So let me first start with apologizing for not having any photos to go with this, but it is frowned…read moreupon to have a camera on in the courtroom :) however, with that out of the way I want to take a moment to give my pros and cons on this location. I have had to visit the courthouse more often than expected in the last few months, but I have had a relatively good experience each time. The staff is very friendly, but I do think they could improve s few things. The courthouse has very minimal signage to help navigate which if you're like me, I don't make it a regular visit to go the court so I was turned around many times. At first, I was given 3 different floors to find my room, but finally found it on my own in the basement. The rooms didn't have a list of people assigned which made it more difficult and the parking is a few blocks away, but again not marked well. I don't mind walking except when it's cold and pouring rain outside. Unfortunately that was both times I had to come. I do praise how clean they keep the inside and outside and the bathrooms as well! I also love that the bathrooms are individual vs having many stalls. Overall, I am happy with my experience but the few things that could be worked on would be better parking, staff more knowledgable of layout and signage to help find your way inside.

Wayne County was established on November 2, 1779, during the Revolutionary War, carved from the…read morewestern part of Dobbs County. It was named for General Anthony "Mad Anthony" Wayne, a daring and trusted officer under George Washington. It was settled by English and Scotch-Irish colonists who moved inland from the coastal regions after 1750. The original county seat was Waynesborough, established in 1787 on land owned by Andrew Bass, but it was later moved to Goldsboro in 1850 following public votes in 1845 and 1847. The Wayne County Courthouse was completed in 1913. Designed by prolific architect Frank Pierce Milburn in a Classical Revival style. I've seen other Milburn courthouses including Columbia County (Lake City Florida), Wise County (Virginia), Boyd County (Catlettsburg Kentucky) and Lowndes County (Valdosta Georga). The courthouse absolutely reflects the grandeur and power of the county. Its most striking features are the large porticos on the east, north, and west facades, each supported by four classical columns that rise to pediments at the roofline. Inside, the main courtroom occupies the second floor, serving both the County Superior Court and County District Court of the 8th Judicial District. There is street parking nearby and don't miss Veterans Memorial Park across the street. [Review 752 of 2025 - 4184 in North Carolina - 24312 overall]

The present-day courthouse is a two-story red brick and concrete structure designed by architect…read moreHerbert Woodley Simpson. It stands on landscaped grounds in Courthouse Square, right in the heart of Beaufort. It replaces the original wood-framed courthouse that was built circa 1796 that stands at the Beaufort Historic Site. It is in a Greek Revival style by architect Herbert Woodley Simpson. It features red brick and concrete construction, with grand white-columned porticos and an octagonal cupola atop a hipped roof. It houses the County Superior and District Courts and is connected to the County Administration Building, constructed in the early 1980s. A beautiful and powerful building, it was the backdrop for the Olde Beaufort Farmers Market. I sat on the porch in one of the rocking chairs for a bit to appreciate southeast North Carolina. Because it was Saturday, the building was secured, I was not able to see the interior which still retains much of its original layout. [Review 770 of 2025 - 4202 in North Carolina - 24330 overall]

Greene County is the 79th largest county in North Carolina (out of 100). It was originally part of…read morea 1663 land grant from King Charles II, the area was settled around 1710 by immigrants from Maryland, Virginia, and other parts of North Carolina. In 1713, the Tuscarora War took place which effectively ended organized Native resistance in the region. The county itself was officially formed in 1791, carved from Dobbs County and originally named Glasgow County in honor of James Glasgow, North Carolina's Secretary of State. It was renamed Greene County in 1799 to honor General Nathanael Greene, a Revolutionary War hero known for his role at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. The county seat is here in Snow Hill and has been since 1828. The courthouse was built in 1935 under the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the courthouse replaced an earlier structure from 1878 that had succumbed to fire. The building reflects the Classical Revival style popular in public architecture of the time. It is a three-story brick and concrete structure with a commanding Doric portico on its west-facing façade. The portico features four columns rising to a pediment There is street parking nearby in the center of Snow Hill and there are lots in the vicinity. Definitely try to tour the courthouse if you can - the iron staircase to the courtroom on the second floor is impressive. [Review 755 of 2025 - 4187 in North Carolina - 24315 overall]

Pamlico County's courthouse is a two-story red brick and concrete building designed in a Classical…read moreRevival architecture. It was completed in the 1930s and funded by the Works Progress Administration. The south-facing front features a pedimented tetrastyle Tuscan portico, supported by four tall white columns. This is the third building to serve as the county courthouse. Pamlico County, located in the Coastal Plain region of eastern North Carolina, was officially formed in 1872 from parts of Craven and Beaufort counties and named after the Pamlico Sound, itself named for the Pamlico (or Pampticoe) tribe who originally inhabited the area. Bayboro, the county seat, was incorporated in 1881 and named for the Bay River. Pamlico County's economy has long been tied to its natural resources, with fishing, agriculture, and timber playing central roles. The courtroom is located on the second floor but on a Saturday morning, inaccessible for touring. There is plenty of parking with a large lot. As the county was formed after the Civil War, there isn't a memorial to that conflict but there is a war memorial to both World Wars, Korea and Vietnam. [Review 766 of 2025 - 4198 in North Carolina - 24326 overall]

Martin County was established in 1774 from parts of Halifax and Tyrrell Counties, it was created to…read moreease the burden on residents who had to travel long distances to reach government seats. The county was named for Josiah Martin, the last royal governor of North Carolina, though after the Revolution, the name came to honor Alexander Martin, a Federalist and later governor of the state. Williamston, the county seat, was incorporated in 1779 and earned the nickname "Tar Landing" due to its strategic location on the Roanoke River. Martin County's courthouse is like none I can remember seeing. The architecture has some Medieval design elements as well as Italianate and Victorian. It was constructed in 1887 and features segmental arched windows and a commanding three-story central square tower, giving it a castle-like silhouette that sets it apart from other North Carolina courthouses of the era. The building served as the county's judicial and administrative center for nearly a century and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Early on a Monday morning, the building was secured and I was not able to see the interior. But the exterior of this historic courthouse was enough today. [Review 831 of 2025 - 4261 in North Carolina - 24390 overall]