The Historic Pasco County Courthouse anchors downtown Dade City and is by far the most recognisable building in eastern Pasco County. Built in 1909 from yellow brick with a domed cupola painted gold, it sits in the middle of a square block with mature live oaks shading the lawn. It is still in occasional ceremonial use, though daily court business moved to a newer building nearby.
The interior has been carefully restored and is open for visits during business hours. The marble staircase, the original wooden benches, and a small museum of county history are all worth a few minutes. Outside, the lawn hosts the town's biggest events: the Kumquat Festival in January and the Christmas tree lighting in December.