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Land for the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse was purchased in 1824 and included 250 acres at a total cost of $200. The original building burned in 1871 and was rebuilt in 1872, but that structure was later torn down in 1884. The courthouse standing today was constructed in 1885 and for the next 100 years stood as the centerpiece of the downtown square, the economic and social hub of Gwinnett County. It remains the same today, with concerts and gatherings on the lawn.
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