First courthouse on this site finished 1861 and occupied almost immediately by Union Army. Used as a Civil War hospital. Present building erected 1940-43 with help of Works Progress Administration. Total cost of courthouse $344,919. Marker presented by McCracken County Civic Beautification Board. Over.
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McCracken County Courthouse
1825 - First courthouse built of logs at Wilmington.
1832 - County seat moved to Paducah. Courthouse at Second and Ky.
1861 - First courthouse at this site, then at edge of town.
1943 - Present building occupied.
Marker presented by McCracken County Civic Beautification Board. Over