Can I put a metal roof on an older house near the courthouse?
Metal roofing is used on older homes, though some historic settings have extra review. Ask the town first, and then we can discuss panels and colors.[2]
Former county seat
Steel buildings for Somerville and its 1837 courthouse square
Somerville was the Morgan County seat for most of the nineteenth century. It is now a small town of fewer than 800 people, with a historic courthouse and rural land around it.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Somerville.
Somerville questions
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
What building fits a few acres outside town?
Many owners choose a pole barn for equipment, hay or a workshop. Size depends on what you store.[2]
Is a barndominium possible on a small lot?
It can be, depending on lot size, septic and setbacks. Check with the town and Morgan County before choosing a design.[2]
Can I get a small commercial building for a home business?
Yes, steel works for small shops and offices. Talk about your use and any zoning questions.[2]
A small town with a big old courthouse
Somerville served as the county seat from 1818 until 1891, when the seat moved to Decatur. The Federal style courthouse was built in 1837 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 24, 1972.[2]
Today the town spreads over 3.47 square miles along State Route 67, and the land is largely rural. Many properties here are home sites and small farms, which suit pole barns, shops and metal roofs. An older home or outbuilding may be a good candidate for a metal roof.[2]
Somerville history and details
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Somerville had 796 residents in the 2020 Census and sits about 15 miles southeast of Decatur.[2]
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The town is named for Robert M. Summerville, an officer killed in 1814 during the Creek War.[2]
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It was first incorporated on December 3, 1819, lost its charter after the county seat moved, and was reincorporated on December 1, 1955.[2]
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The elevation is 604 feet, and Town Creek drains the area eastward toward the Tennessee River system.[2]
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Josiah Patterson, a U.S. congressman, and Malcolm R. Patterson, a Tennessee governor, are listed among people connected with the area.[2]
Ask us about Somerville
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a barn, roof or shop in Somerville. We will listen and answer, with no promises.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.