The Courthouse Museum will be open on the first and third Friday of each month through October 2026. The hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To make an appointment for special events and private tours, call 270-928-4656 or click the Facebook or Contact Button. We look forward to your visit!
A glimpse of what you will find at the Museum.
A group touring the Museum in the main courtroom.
Medical Equipment from Dr. James B. Markey in Livingston County in the 1900s.
ROCKS & MINERALS
Mineral specimens mined in Livingston County and surrounding areas are displayed in the Rock & Mineral Room. Mining equipment, pictures, and stories from over one hundred years ago are featured.
The School Room
Step back in time to a classroom from days gone by. Tour a school room filled with memorabilia including a potbellied stove and old wooden desks.
Photo Collections
Schools and churches, along with various other topics are on display. Reminisce, research, and learn what life was like in another time.
People
Musicians, elected officials, writers, artists, and so many interesting people are showcased in the Museum. There are military exhibits with information about veterans and Gold Star Boys.
Special Collections
“Smithland – On the Cumberland River” is on display with miniature replicas of many homes and buildings from the turn of the century. The murals in the main courtroom are one-of-a-kind along with post office displays, and old bank collections.
Replicas of the steamboats, Silverthorn and Robert E. Lee, built by local artist Mark Trail are on display as part of our special collections.
