IN HR0042

Recognizes Indiana's 84 historic county courthouses as key elements of the state's identity and vital parts of county seat communities' character and economies

Designates Indiana's historic courthouses as official symbols of Indiana's identity and heritage

Acknowledges the architectural significance of the courthouses, representing styles including Federal, Greek Revival, Italian Renaissance, French Second Empire, Gothic Revival, Romanesque, Neo-Classical, and Art Deco

Notes that 83 historic courthouses remain in active use by their counties and serve as focal points for economic life and community identity

References findings and recommendations from the Indiana Courthouse Preservation Advisory Commission regarding the condition and needs of the courthouses