The current courthouse of Hardeman County, completed in 1868, showcases a stunning two-story brick structure designed by Willis, Sloan and Trigg, renowned architects and builders from Bolivar. The building, financed through a $25,000 bond issue, boasts an elegant Corinthian order pedimented portico resting on a rusticated stone base. Adding to its charm, a square bell and clock tower grace the center of the roof. In 1955, three-story brick wings were added to each side to accommodate offices. Adorning the courthouse lawn, you'll find two remarkable monuments. The city of Bolivar, established on April 22, 1824, was named in honor of Simon Bolivar, the South American Liberator. As a gesture of gratitude, Venezuela gifted the city with a monument, proudly displayed on the west lawn. Additionally, the south lawn hosts a memorial erected in 1873, one of the earliest tributes to honor Confederate war veterans following the Civil War.