Colusa County Courthouse

Colusa, California

Built in the same year as the beginning of the American Civil War, 1861, this is the oldest remaining courthouse in the Sacramento Valley and the second oldest working courthouse in California. The "southern" style of the architecture represents an ante-bellum feel with the large columns and ornate cupola atop the building. In its early years, the courthouse served as the center of the county's social, cultural and religious activities.

In 1962, the courthouse was used in the production of the classic film, "To Kill a Mockingbird", which went on to win eight Academy Awards, including best actor for Gregory Peck.