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parking & directions

The Old Courthouse on the Square is conveniently located in downtown Decatur and parking is available at the locations for a daily fee (or free at some locations on the weekend):


Parking:


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Behind Mick’s restaurant off of Church Street or Clairemont Avenue.

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The Holiday Inn Select Decatur parking lot off of Clairemont Avenue or Commerce Drive.

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The County Parking Deck next to the DeKalb County Courthouse on the corner of Trinity Street and Commerce Drive.

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Other metered parking or parking facilities along McDonough Street.

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Two spaced are located directly in front of the Old Courthouse; these are reserved for renters’ use.  You may specify that these spaces be held for handicapped guest(s), specific attendees, or for the departing limousine.


Directions:

From I-85: From I-85 take exit 32, take Clairmont Road south to Decatur, stay on Clairmont Road for approximately 3-4 miles until Clairmont Road ends at Ponce de Leon Avenue. The Old Courthouse on the Square will be in front of you and our offices are located inside. 

From I-285: From I-285 take 78 West. 78 West turns into Lawrenceville Highway/Scott Boulevard. Go approximately two miles to the corner of Scott Boulevard and Clairmont Road.  Take a left on Clairmont Road.  Continue until Clairmont Road ends at Ponce de Leon Avenue.  The Old Courthouse on the Square will be in front of you and our offices are located inside.

From Atlanta: From Atlanta take Ponce de Leon Avenue east.  Where Ponce de Leon Avenue forks and becomes Scott Boulevard and West Ponce de Leon Avenue, veer right onto West Ponce de Leon Avenue.  (At this fork there is a welcome sign for Decatur, GA.)  Take West Ponce de Leon Avenue into Decatur.  At the intersection of West Ponce de Leon Avenue and Clairmont Road, the Old Courthouse on the Square is on the right.




Contact: DHC at 404/373-1088 or dhs@dekalbhistory.org

old courthouse on the square . 101 east court square . decatur, georgia 30030 . phone: 404-373-1088 . fax: 404-373-8287