Carter County's handsome courthouse, serving the county seat of Elizabethton, stands as a symbol of civic life in a county with deep Appalachian and Revolutionary War roots. The surrounding historic district, including the Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, makes the courthouse square a natural anchor for exploring Elizabethton's significant heritage. The courthouse grounds feature historical markers relating to the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. An essential stop when exploring Elizabethton's historic core.