Decatur County Courthouse

We just loved seeing the tree in the courthouse!!! What a unique piece of Inidana History.

Great historic courthouse famous for the tree growing from the tower.

I was drawn here by the "See the tree" signs as I exited the interstate to fill up with gas. I ended up staying for a few hours to use one of the power outlets that are along the curb of the courthouse to charge up my house battery in the Sprinter van. While here, I enjoyed the markers in the courthouse and of course, the tree.

The marker reads, "Site of the original court house built in 1827 and occupied until 1854. Present building completed in 1860. Large tooth aspen tree appeared in 1870 on the roof of the 115 foot clock tower. In July, 1863, it became a temporary armory while troops bivouacked on the lawn. The treasurer's office held provisions to feed 10 regiments. The 7th Regimental Band had played weekly on the square before being militarized. Many political figures have given speeches from the steps. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973."

Yes, there is a tree growing on the roof. It was noticed in 1870 and it's a tourist draw. Yes, a real tree.