Hamilton County, TN Courthouse - Chattanooga, TN
A strikingly beautiful new building, the Hamilton County Courthouse, was dedicated in 1913. It stands where the earlier structure had been struck by lightning in the violent storm of 7 May 1910. The new building, designed by Reuben H. Hunt, who began his architectural career in the area in the 1880s, cost $350,000. It featured Tennessee gray marble, a glazed tile roof, and a colored-glass dome. On the courthouse grounds were placed statues honoring Confederate General A. P. Stewart of Tennessee, who campaigned in the area in 1863, and John Ross, Indian Chief, Loyal Cherokee, Great American.  This courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1978.

The land that would become Hamilton County was acquired through a treaty with the Cherokee Indians, known as the Hiawassee Purchase. Hamilton County was formally established as Tennessee’s 43rd county by an act of the Thirteenth Tennessee General Assembly on October 25, 1819. The county was named in honor of Alexander Hamilton, secretary of the treasury in George Washington’s administration. At the time of the 1820 census, Hamilton County reported 821 residents. Today, Hamilton County boasts an estimated 336,463 residents. Rich in history and blessed with scenic beauty, Hamilton County offers a bounty of cultural and recreational activities as well as a thriving business center.

Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix to create this HDR image.  Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.

&quot;For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.&quot;  ~Jeremiah 29:11
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