Indiana’s county courthouses stand as enduring symbols of stability, civility, and community—soaring towers that rise above town squares and rural landscapes like secular cathedrals. Through their differing architectural styles and details, each courthouse tells a unique story of a county’s beginnings, aspirations, and development.

In 2007, attorney Douglas Church set out on an ambitious mission to collect artwork representing all 92 Indiana county courthouses, a remarkable feat he completed this year. On August 1, hear the fascinating—and occasionally humorous—stories behind Doug’s journey, along with insight into the historic and artistic legacy of Indiana’s courthouses from Elizabeth R. Osborn, director of education at Indiana University’s Center on Representative Government. Clay Miller, former president of the Indiana State Bar Association and past member of Indiana Landmarks’ board of directors, moderates the program.

Following the presentation, attendees are invited to an opening reception in Indiana Landmarks Center’s Rapp Family Gallery to view the full collection of courthouse artwork, including pieces by artists Wyatt LeGrand, Anastasia Mak, Nancy Rairdon, Rich Ernsting, and many more.

The event is sponsored by Noblesville-based law firm Church, Church, Hittle + Antrim and by the Indiana State Bar Association.

WHAT: Icons of Community: Indiana’s Historic County Courthouses

WHEN: August 1, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT (Talk from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. with reception following

WHERE: Online and at Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis 46202

COST: Free with RSVP

RSVP: www.indianalandmarks.org/historic-county-courthouses/ or 317-639-4534

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Indiana Landmarks revitalizes communities, strengthens connections to our diverse heritage, and saves meaningful places. With nine offices located throughout the state, Indiana Landmarks helps people rescue endangered landmarks and restore historic neighborhoods and downtowns. People who join Indiana Landmarks receive its bimonthly magazine, Indiana Preservation. For more information on the not-for-profit organization, call 317-639-4534, 800-450-4534, or visit www.indianalandmarks.org.