Old Citrus County Courthouse
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The Old Citrus County Courthouse (constructed in 1912) is a historic site in Inverness, Florida
located at 1 Courthouse Square. On April 17, 1992 it was added to the U.S.
National Register of Historic Places
. The building was designed by Willis R. Biggers
.
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum opened in the building in 2000, and is operated by the Citrus County Historical Society. Exhibits focus on local county history.
The second floor of the courthouse was restored to its original appearance in 2000. In 1961, scenes from the movie Follow That Dream
, starring Elvis Presley
, were filmed in the courtroom.
Inverness, Florida
Inverness is a city in Citrus County, Florida, United States. As of 2010, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 7,210. It is the county seat of Citrus County.-Geography:...
located at 1 Courthouse Square. On April 17, 1992 it was added to the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. The building was designed by Willis R. Biggers
Willis R. Biggers
Willis R. Biggers was an architect in Florida during the early 20th century. He designed the Citrus County Courthouse and Plant City High School....
.
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum opened in the building in 2000, and is operated by the Citrus County Historical Society. Exhibits focus on local county history.
The second floor of the courthouse was restored to its original appearance in 2000. In 1961, scenes from the movie Follow That Dream
Follow that Dream
Follow That Dream is a 1962 musical film starring Elvis Presley made by Mirisch Productions. The movie was based on the 1959 novel Pioneer, Go Home! by Richard P. Powell. Producer Walter Mirisch liked the song Follow that Dream and retitled the picture...
, starring Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
, were filmed in the courtroom.
External links
- Old Courthouse Heritage Museum - Citrus County Historical Society
- Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs