Landmarks of Justice: Preserving Indiana’s County Courthouses

Every Indiana county has one.  Some date back to the mid-1800s, while others have only stood for a little over thirty years.  The legacy of Indiana’s county courthouses remains strong as county commissioners and communities realize the aesthetic, architectural, and historical significance of these houses of justice.  “Landmarks of Justice” highlights what makes Indiana’s county courthouses special and irreplaceable.  Discover how one Indiana county nearly lost its courthouse and the inspiring campaign that led local senior citizens to become “calendar girls” in the name of justice!

Suzanne Stanis serves as the Vice President of Heritage Education at Indiana Landmarks. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Hanover College and a Master of Library Science from Indiana University. Suzanne oversees Indiana Landmarks’ Indianapolis tours, the heritage tourism divisions of West Baden Springs/French Lick Springs hotels, and Samara, a notable Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in West Lafayette.

With over three decades at Indiana Landmarks, Suzanne has contributed to historic preservation by researching and successfully nominating more than fifteen buildings and neighborhoods to the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, Suzanne manages the organization’s reference library.