tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63971807061390485092024-03-13T22:34:00.204-05:00Iowa CourthousesThis site will serve as a forum to share my recent visits to each of Iowa's courthouses.
I look forward to submissions from you - current photos, historical photos, anecdotes, interesting facts and trivia related to our courthouses.Ms.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-37554653979108009542009-06-29T17:27:00.007-05:002009-06-29T17:57:12.335-05:00Visiting County CourthousesIowa’s county courthouses span the history of the state of Iowa. Two courthouses were built prior to Iowa’s statehood, and one courthouse was completed in 2008. Over one third of the courthouses still serving today were constructed prior to 1900.<br /><br />Courthouses were designed to reflect the importance of government in the lives of citizens. Early courthouses, small log structures or frame buildings, were replaced with larger stone or brick courthouses as soon as the county could afford it. Only two courthouses date back to Iowa’s statehood, other counties have replaced their courthouses due to fire, weather, poor construction, or increasing needs of a growing population.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SklBrjnMJoI/AAAAAAAAAh4/lj5ztWko1Aw/s1600-h/carving.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SklBrjnMJoI/AAAAAAAAAh4/lj5ztWko1Aw/s200/carving.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352881848656340610" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Madison County Courthouse: A judge carved the walnut staircase railing)</span><br /><br />A visit inside the courthouse tells more of the story of the county, the architect, and the time during which the courthouse was built. Although this author has just begun the journey to visit inside the courthouse, it is a delightful experience indeed!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SklCmed1QOI/AAAAAAAAAiA/lwodCUNevJE/s1600-h/knob.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SklCmed1QOI/AAAAAAAAAiA/lwodCUNevJE/s200/knob.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352882860887195874" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Page County Courthouse: beautiful doorknobs and hinges)</span><br /><br />Be sure to contact the courthouse before your visit. Most of Iowa’s counties have a website with contact information for elected officials. Typically the auditor responded to my inquiries for permission for photography and arranged for assistance with information and/or tour guide. The clerk of court will let you know when the courtroom is available – and usually the courtroom is the most elaborate room.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SklEjoEIGvI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/XlZYXsmfpxw/s1600-h/courtroom.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SklEjoEIGvI/AAAAAAAAAiQ/XlZYXsmfpxw/s200/courtroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352885010947382002" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Marion County Courthouse: The courtroom has been remodeled, but the original carved bar and bench remain. The carving originally behind the judge's bench has a new place of honor outside the courtroom door.)</span><br /><br />Do a bit of homework – the date of construction, architect, and major construction materials can be located with a bit of research: see <a href="http://www.myiowagenealogy.com/ia_county/cra.htm">My Iowa Genealogy</a> or <a href="http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=iowa%20county&page=4">Internet Archive</a> (search for Iowa County) for information dating back to the 1800’s.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SklGP6Hj1yI/AAAAAAAAAiY/KOuOS0gsUSk/s1600-h/gaslight.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SklGP6Hj1yI/AAAAAAAAAiY/KOuOS0gsUSk/s200/gaslight.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352886871219492642" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Keokuk County Courthouse: Original Gaslights have been converted to electricity)</span><br /><br />That will allow you to refine your journey. Things this author looked for: original details (gas lights, fireplaces, doorknobs and hinges) detailed work (wrought iron, carved wood and stone, statues), features not apparent to the public (staircase from clerk’s office to the judge’s chamber, dumbwaiters, back door to jail area), things that tell the courthouse’s history (art, fire marks, changes for safety or modernization) and other details that were not available in research, such as clock manufacturer.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SklDkqwrgHI/AAAAAAAAAiI/-_Wuiv9PNYE/s1600-h/graffiti.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SklDkqwrgHI/AAAAAAAAAiI/-_Wuiv9PNYE/s200/graffiti.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352883929339363442" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Montgomery County Courthouse: Graffiti inside clocktower)</span><br /><br />Visit some courthouses! You will meet wonderful hardworking public servants who are proud of their courthouses. You will be amazed at the construction of older courthouses, and how the design still serves the county today. You can see the influence of each decade in the art and architecture of courthouses through the years from 1840 to today.Ms.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-27512480284435410612009-06-12T13:53:00.010-05:002009-06-12T14:24:54.650-05:00Scales of JusticeThe scales of justice is an ancient symbol of law. It represents how the law must weigh both sides of a dispute (Supreme Court). Some of Iowa's courthouses feature the symbol of the scales without the image of Lady Justice.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SjKoLaUsf2I/AAAAAAAAAhw/hOraO03jSvo/s1600-h/P3146967.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SjKoLaUsf2I/AAAAAAAAAhw/hOraO03jSvo/s200/P3146967.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346520621640351586" border="0" /></a><br />The scales of justice is seen in etched glass above the west entrance of <a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/pottawattamie.html">Pottawattamie County</a>'s subcourthouse in Avoca.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SjKoLMCTj3I/AAAAAAAAAho/ZnRS7aL_N6o/s1600-h/P9060524.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SjKoLMCTj3I/AAAAAAAAAho/ZnRS7aL_N6o/s200/P9060524.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346520617805123442" border="0" /></a><br />The scales of justice are the prominent feature in a stained-glass window above the west entrance to <a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/hancock.html">Hancock County</a>'s courthouse in Garner<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SjKoLDBWmxI/AAAAAAAAAhg/pZ-VDbJ205Y/s1600-h/PA113378.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SjKoLDBWmxI/AAAAAAAAAhg/pZ-VDbJ205Y/s200/PA113378.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346520615385209618" border="0" /></a><br />A modern scales of justice are depicted above the north door on the tall stone facade of the <a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/blackhawk.html">Blackhawk County</a> courthouse in Waterloo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SjKoK_CSBzI/AAAAAAAAAhY/Os3LNEkk-9s/s1600-h/PA283909.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SjKoK_CSBzI/AAAAAAAAAhY/Os3LNEkk-9s/s200/PA283909.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346520614315362098" border="0" /></a><br />The scales of justice are etched into the stone structure near the south entrance to the <a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/story.html">Story County</a> courthouse in Nevada.<br /><br />Source:<br />Supreme Court. Symbols of law. Online: <a href="http://www.supremecourtus.gov/about/symbolsoflaw.pdf">http://www.supremecourtus.gov/about/symbolsoflaw.pdf</a> .Updated 5/23/2002.Ms.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-61371348956476961232009-06-03T13:44:00.011-05:002009-06-12T14:29:02.756-05:00Symbols of LawA courthouses serves many purposes for its county. County boundaries and the position of the county seat were originally designed to allow all citizens to be able to travel to the courthouse to conduct business and return home in one day. But the purpose of a courthouse is primarily to hold court. The presence of a courtroom in each county seat help to guarantee citizens the right to a speedy trial. (Goeldner).<br /><br />Figures of the Greek goddess of Justice is prominently displayed on several of Iowa's courthouses. Justitia holds a balance in one hand, symbolizing impartiality, and a sword in the other hand, symbolizing power (Supreme Court).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFiy_XvGI/AAAAAAAAAgg/UUmHx3o_rNk/s1600-h/PB024187.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFiy_XvGI/AAAAAAAAAgg/UUmHx3o_rNk/s200/PB024187.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343175209515465826" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SifV066PAOI/AAAAAAAAAhI/eaqLsT64wSE/s1600-h/adel.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SifV066PAOI/AAAAAAAAAhI/eaqLsT64wSE/s200/adel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343474588041806050" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/dallas.html">Dallas County Courthouse</a>: Adel, Iowa<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFiu6XzdI/AAAAAAAAAgY/udRZnScGl9s/s1600-h/PA113307.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFiu6XzdI/AAAAAAAAAgY/udRZnScGl9s/s200/PA113307.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343175208420756946" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/winneshiek.html">Winneshiek County</a>: Decorah, Iowa<br />Justice is in the center of the relief, centered below the balance.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFij6RQxI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/zoa7pQJRztk/s1600-h/PA042804.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFij6RQxI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/zoa7pQJRztk/s200/PA042804.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343175205467538194" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/washington.html">Washington County</a>: Washington, Iowa<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFicpwGZI/AAAAAAAAAgI/KA0IpyyOAZM/s1600-h/P9201578.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFicpwGZI/AAAAAAAAAgI/KA0IpyyOAZM/s200/P9201578.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343175203519207826" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/davis.html">Davis County</a>: Bloomfield, Iowa<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFicM4ojI/AAAAAAAAAgA/tSyWPf_nSTA/s1600-h/P9141063.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFicM4ojI/AAAAAAAAAgA/tSyWPf_nSTA/s200/P9141063.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343175203398132274" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/jefferson.html">Jefferson County</a>: Fairfield, Iowa<br />Justice is portrayed in terracotta relief<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFDHHqZ4I/AAAAAAAAAf4/GMydhUDo3QU/s1600-h/P9130827.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFDHHqZ4I/AAAAAAAAAf4/GMydhUDo3QU/s200/P9130827.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343174665163138946" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/sioux.html">Sioux County</a>: Orange City, Iowa<br />Sorry for the small image - hopefully I'll have a chance to take more photos this summer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFDCvd3II/AAAAAAAAAfw/HUjinn2RTSU/s1600-h/P9060495.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFDCvd3II/AAAAAAAAAfw/HUjinn2RTSU/s200/P9060495.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343174663987911810" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/franklin.html">Franklin County</a>: Hampton, Iowa<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFC4rErwI/AAAAAAAAAfg/E0RF1eAtBak/s1600-h/P5300671.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFC4rErwI/AAAAAAAAAfg/E0RF1eAtBak/s200/P5300671.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343174661285129986" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/marshall.html">Marshall County</a>: Marshalltown, Iowa<br />The goddess of Justice is centered above the north entrance, between two other goddesses.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFCse4h8I/AAAAAAAAAfY/MuyaLucl3jo/s1600-h/P5170419.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFCse4h8I/AAAAAAAAAfY/MuyaLucl3jo/s200/P5170419.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343174658012776386" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/dubuque.html">Dubuque County</a>: Dubuque, Iowa<br />The goddess of Justice on the top of the dome.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibGEwiznDI/AAAAAAAAAgo/huoD7zpAfVM/s1600-h/P1316425.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibGEwiznDI/AAAAAAAAAgo/huoD7zpAfVM/s200/P1316425.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343175792974339122" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/polk.html">Polk County</a>: Des Moines, Iowa<br />Justice is blindfolded<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibGFHxOUSI/AAAAAAAAAgw/VRRQsybsuLU/s1600-h/P9211721.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibGFHxOUSI/AAAAAAAAAgw/VRRQsybsuLU/s200/P9211721.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343175799208825122" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/shelby.html">Shelby County</a>: Harlan, Iowa<br />Justice wears a blindfold, in the arch above the south entrance<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibGFeekXWI/AAAAAAAAAhA/hyDkPV1AC_w/s1600-h/P5170439.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibGFeekXWI/AAAAAAAAAhA/hyDkPV1AC_w/s200/P5170439.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343175805304593762" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/dubuque.html">Dubuque County</a>: Dubuque, Iowa<br />Three goddesses at a roof peak: the seated goddess on the left holds a tablet; the seated goddess on the right wears a blindbold.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibGFK0EUCI/AAAAAAAAAg4/PzMwLtL_yDA/s1600-h/P4248298.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibGFK0EUCI/AAAAAAAAAg4/PzMwLtL_yDA/s200/P4248298.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343175800026058786" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/hardin.html">Hardin County</a>: Eldora, Iowa<br />Three goddesses rest in an alcove. The seated goddess on the left holds a tablet; the seated goddess on the right wears a blindbold.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFCxxX6YI/AAAAAAAAAfo/pfKL8pWVa8o/s1600-h/P9060393.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SibFCxxX6YI/AAAAAAAAAfo/pfKL8pWVa8o/s200/P9060393.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343174659432507778" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/marshall.html">Marshall County</a>: Marshalltown, Iowa<br />Two goddesses are seated on both sides of Justice: one with a staff; the other holds a sickle.<br /><br />Sources:<br />Goeldner, Paul. (1971) <span style="font-style: italic;">Temples of justice: nineteenth century county courthouses in the midwest and Texas.</span> Doctoral dissertation: Columbia University.<br /><br />Supreme Court. Symbols of Justice. Online: <cite><a href="http://www.supremecourtus.gov/about/figuresofjustice.pdf">www.supremecourtus.gov/about/<b>figuresofjustice</b>.pdf</a>. </cite>updated 5/23/2003.Ms.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-15723020866446198912009-04-19T21:24:00.009-05:002009-05-03T18:36:49.558-05:00Free-standing ClocksMany of Iowa's courthouses have large clocks installed on the courthouse - on a tower, dome, or high on the face of the building. However, a few feature free-standing clocks. These add the traditional function of a community clock for these modern courthouses, all constructed after 1950.<br />We may have missed some of these gems - if you know of other Iowa courthouse square clocks, please click on "comments" to reply to this email!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SevehD0aKPI/AAAAAAAAAfI/O1LDgsODIe8/s1600-h/P9282537.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SevehD0aKPI/AAAAAAAAAfI/O1LDgsODIe8/s200/P9282537.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326595643837917426" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/mills.html">Mills County</a> Courthouse Square<br />The prior courthouse's Seth Thomas clock installation was listed in the company’s <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=9&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apti.org%2Fpublications%2FTech-Archive%2Fseth-thomas-tower-clocks1911.pdf&ei=BT_ZSaOLO6aeM_nb6PkO&usg=AFQjCNHy1hr9GEH7YfFC9XtWXCurUnZrsg&sig2=meDki41yUShx20SoF4ymIg">1911 catalog</a>. The 1857 courthouse was enhanced by addition of a clock tower in 1910. The face and hands from the former courthouse, along with new tower and clockworks, were used in the free-standing clock tower in 1959. It is located just west of the courthouse.<span style="font-style: italic;"> (information provided by Vicki McClintic, Mills County Recorder)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sf4pxdIfCxI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/PUI-AUuRrdo/s1600-h/P5028674.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 151px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sf4pxdIfCxI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/PUI-AUuRrdo/s200/P5028674.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331744938463791890" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/kossuth.html">Kossuth County</a> Courthouse Square<br />This street clock is located in the southeast corner of the square. A plaque on the north side of the base says "Dedicated this 11th Day of July 2003 - Kossuth on State Committee." It was obtained from Electric Time in Medfield, Massachusetts.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Seveg6-A0OI/AAAAAAAAAfA/9frFer5JhRA/s1600-h/PA042869.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Seveg6-A0OI/AAAAAAAAAfA/9frFer5JhRA/s200/PA042869.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326595641462280418" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/cedar.html">Cedar County</a> Courthouse Square<br />This street clock says "Tipton" in the metal frame above the clock face. The clock is owned by Tipton's Chamber of Commerce. It is west of the courthouse entrance in the courthouse square.<br />More information coming soon!Ms.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-57463380255730032352009-04-16T21:14:00.019-05:002009-06-11T22:10:15.951-05:00Courthouse Clocks ContinuedSeveral courthouse clocks were not listed in the 1911 Seth Thomas catalog. In my research, I initially did not locate additional information on other clocks. I used individual county websites, <a href="http://myiowagenealogy.com/">My Iowa Genealogy</a> website, and "The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa" by LeRoy G. Pratt for information. I recently found a site with <a href="http://www.sover.net/%7Edonnl/howard.html">E. Howard Clock installations</a> - details on those clocks have been updated.<br />Information on the history and interesting facts about courthouse clocks are always welcome! (just click on "comments" to this post)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehZ17jV3BI/AAAAAAAAAeo/pb2BInZJa_Y/s1600-h/P4107786.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehZ17jV3BI/AAAAAAAAAeo/pb2BInZJa_Y/s200/P4107786.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325605342419475474" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/greene.html">Greene County Courthouse</a><br />Two outside clocks, each five feet in diameter, were financed “by popular subscription”<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehZ14wObxI/AAAAAAAAAew/Vr6uoWTn6_Q/s1600-h/P9060465.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehZ14wObxI/AAAAAAAAAew/Vr6uoWTn6_Q/s200/P9060465.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325605341668208402" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/hardin.html">Hardin County Courthouse</a><br />The original courthouse clock, a Howard clock model 2 installation in 1900, is shown in photos circa 1896-1900 with a black face. The clock was destroyed by fire in 1921; the clock tower's iron floor prevented the fire from spreading to the rest of the courthouse. The clock was running inaccurately in 1967, and extensive remodeling and repair was done to the courthouse in 1970, including the clock.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehYptdNfsI/AAAAAAAAAeg/RgPtdYNmYjE/s1600-h/P9060472.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehYptdNfsI/AAAAAAAAAeg/RgPtdYNmYjE/s200/P9060472.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325604032965607106" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/franklin.html">Franklin County Courthouse</a><br />A four-sided clock in the large dome.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehYol0ANsI/AAAAAAAAAeY/kD2P6KyeHCk/s1600-h/P8310288.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehYol0ANsI/AAAAAAAAAeY/kD2P6KyeHCk/s200/P8310288.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325604013733852866" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/webster.html">Webster County Courthouse</a><br />The copper clock tower was restored in 1985<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehYoSJs-tI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/jrC__H0nycM/s1600-h/P9060425.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehYoSJs-tI/AAAAAAAAAeQ/jrC__H0nycM/s200/P9060425.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325604008456157906" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/marshall.html">Marshall County Courthouse</a><br />The Marshall County Courthouse's clock is a Howard clock model #3, installed in 1900. The tower and clock reaches 175 feet into the sky.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehYoOHGVOI/AAAAAAAAAeI/E-5p4QSRqFQ/s1600-h/P9130844.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehYoOHGVOI/AAAAAAAAAeI/E-5p4QSRqFQ/s200/P9130844.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325604007371494626" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/sioux.html">Sioux County Courthouse</a><br />Its large clock tower is topped by a statue of Justice.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehYoJRBkJI/AAAAAAAAAeA/BLpQEPw9vqY/s1600-h/P8300091.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehYoJRBkJI/AAAAAAAAAeA/BLpQEPw9vqY/s200/P8300091.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325604006070947986" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/marion.html">Marion County Courthouse</a><br />The tower’s clock struck the hour throughout the city. The clock and bell are both the E. Howard Clock Company. The bell bears the date 1905.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehW9OLHXSI/AAAAAAAAAdY/qCKtnUUEAjk/s1600-h/P9141047.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehW9OLHXSI/AAAAAAAAAdY/qCKtnUUEAjk/s200/P9141047.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325602169142336802" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/jefferson.html">Jefferson County Courthouse</a><br />The Jefferson County Courthouse clock in Fairfield has a Howard clock model # 2, installed in 1892. It features an illuminated clock in the large dome<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehW9Tnl4OI/AAAAAAAAAdg/lNiOOy5vYvM/s1600-h/P9201495.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehW9Tnl4OI/AAAAAAAAAdg/lNiOOy5vYvM/s200/P9201495.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325602170603954402" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/wayne.html">Wayne County Courthouse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehW9gOBfbI/AAAAAAAAAdo/MygRT_K8Zs8/s1600-h/P9201596.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehW9gOBfbI/AAAAAAAAAdo/MygRT_K8Zs8/s200/P9201596.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325602173986373042" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/mahaska.html">Mahaska County Courthouse</a><br />The Mahaska County Courthouse in Oskaloosa has a Howard clock model #2, installed in 1889. It requires hand winding about twice a week.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehW9jKP7lI/AAAAAAAAAdw/1f4akkUQ1TM/s1600-h/P9282582.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehW9jKP7lI/AAAAAAAAAdw/1f4akkUQ1TM/s200/P9282582.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325602174775848530" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/page.html">Page County Courthouse</a><br />The original tower featured a four-faced clock, which was removed in 1950. $175,000 was raised in private donations to replace the clock tower. Reconstruction was completed in 1994.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehW9313BnI/AAAAAAAAAd4/b7pGx89_G3M/s1600-h/P9282619.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehW9313BnI/AAAAAAAAAd4/b7pGx89_G3M/s200/P9282619.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325602180327474802" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/montgomery.html">Montgomery County Courthouse</a><br />The Montgomery County Courthouse clock in Red Oak is a Howard clock model #2, installed in 1896. The tall clock tower with four-faced clock was a gift from the Red Oak Monday Club.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehTtFGstyI/AAAAAAAAAco/uwA0aYL24BI/s1600-h/PA042790.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehTtFGstyI/AAAAAAAAAco/uwA0aYL24BI/s200/PA042790.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325598593295103778" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/washington.html">Washington County Courthouse</a><br />The courthouse also contains a large 181-foot tower, complete with the former Washington Academy clock. This clock is a Howard Clock #2, installed in 1874 in the Academy building. The clock became unreliable over time, so the Washington County Historical Society and the Carlton "Tug" Wilson estate funded the clock’s renovation in 1967.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehTs1WmcOI/AAAAAAAAAcg/y-BOUhxbFUE/s1600-h/PA042845.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehTs1WmcOI/AAAAAAAAAcg/y-BOUhxbFUE/s200/PA042845.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325598589066834146" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/muscatine.html">Muscatine County Courthouse</a><br />The dome is supported by stone pillars<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehTs7dP13I/AAAAAAAAAcY/uWR2CDI41O8/s1600-h/PA042892.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehTs7dP13I/AAAAAAAAAcY/uWR2CDI41O8/s200/PA042892.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325598590705325938" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/clinton.html">Clinton County Courthouse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehTsi_zVCI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/xxvps3exmd8/s1600-h/PA113175.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehTsi_zVCI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/xxvps3exmd8/s200/PA113175.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325598584139371554" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/delaware.html">Delaware County Courthouse</a><br />The Delaware County Courthouse clock in Manchester is a Howard clock model #2. Seven hundred county citizens bought a clock that was placed in the tower in 1895.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehTsR-FVII/AAAAAAAAAcI/P1T0WzoqkQA/s1600-h/PA113211.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SehTsR-FVII/AAAAAAAAAcI/P1T0WzoqkQA/s200/PA113211.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325598579568759938" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/fayette.html">Fayette County Courthouse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SefpeJ4XLLI/AAAAAAAAAbg/8OEim99oQt0/s1600-h/PA113238.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SefpeJ4XLLI/AAAAAAAAAbg/8OEim99oQt0/s200/PA113238.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325481788646567090" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/clayton.html">Clayton County Courthouse</a><br />A 45-foot clock tower was added in 1896. The clock is a Howard clock model #1, records indicate its installation was in 1890. The clock was paid by the citizens of Elkader. The clock required daily winding, then was electrified in 1980. The cupola was expanded in 1896 to include a clock tower.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SefpeWSZHTI/AAAAAAAAAbo/if5utDo63CA/s1600-h/PA113322.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SefpeWSZHTI/AAAAAAAAAbo/if5utDo63CA/s200/PA113322.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325481791976971570" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/winneshiek.html">Winneshiek County Courthouse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SefpeuaGoHI/AAAAAAAAAbw/e7h_BHbDufs/s1600-h/PA123537.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SefpeuaGoHI/AAAAAAAAAbw/e7h_BHbDufs/s200/PA123537.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325481798451765362" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/benton.html">Benton County Courthouse</a><br />112 foot tall tower with illuminated clock and 1,500 bell B-Flat donated by farmer & merchant Paul Correll<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SefpegE_OYI/AAAAAAAAAb4/7LTPhBvlEAg/s1600-h/PB024171.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SefpegE_OYI/AAAAAAAAAb4/7LTPhBvlEAg/s200/PB024171.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325481794605103490" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/dallas.html">Dallas County Courthouse</a><br />The tower is 128-foot-tall with a clock that was donated by the people of Adel. In addition, there is a $1,000 clock that rests in the tower.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SefpfEnqR2I/AAAAAAAAAcA/a8JvE2ptMi0/s1600-h/P1316452.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SefpfEnqR2I/AAAAAAAAAcA/a8JvE2ptMi0/s200/P1316452.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325481804414207842" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/appanoose.html">Polk County Courthouse</a>Ms.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-29321414356923618402009-04-13T18:30:00.014-05:002009-06-11T22:08:06.897-05:00Courthouse Clocks<div style="text-align: left;">Many of Iowa's county courthouses are crowned with beautiful towers with a large clock. The courthouse typically was built in the middle of the business district, and the large clock, usually with a bell to sound each hour and quarter hour, served as the official timepiece to keep the community on time. Over time many of these tall towers were removed: the weight of the stone or brick threatening the structure of the courthouse, or pieces of the clock tower started falling.</div><br />This article features clocks listed in a <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=9&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.apti.org%2Fpublications%2FTech-Archive%2Fseth-thomas-tower-clocks1911.pdf&ei=BT_ZSaOLO6aeM_nb6PkO&usg=AFQjCNHy1hr9GEH7YfFC9XtWXCurUnZrsg&sig2=meDki41yUShx20SoF4ymIg">Seth Thomas catalog, circa 1911</a>. Iowa's installations of Seth Thomas clocks, including these courthouses, are listed on page 44.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/appanoose.html"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePfkWRdO_I/AAAAAAAAAbY/PJtrCtxMjXo/s200/P9201538.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324345000029142002" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/appanoose.html">Appanoose County Courthouse</a><br />The clock tower, rising from the center of the courthouse, features the four-faced clock. The Seth Thomas Clock, Model #15, was manufactured in 1905. It underwent major repairs in 1936, and in 1975 after it was struck by lightning. It was <a href="http://www.appanoosecountycourthouse.com/">restored in 2003 by Rory DeMesy</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePbUAuqFMI/AAAAAAAAAaw/CVAQGQBLKT0/s1600-h/PA113347.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePbUAuqFMI/AAAAAAAAAaw/CVAQGQBLKT0/s200/PA113347.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324340321321620674" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/chickasaw.html">Chickasaw County Courthouse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePbUQi5ojI/AAAAAAAAAa4/BWACziVCzUQ/s1600-h/P9130912.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePbUQi5ojI/AAAAAAAAAa4/BWACziVCzUQ/s200/P9130912.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324340325567275570" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/clay.html">Clay County Courthouse</a><br />The clock tower was added in 1910 to the 1901 courthouse.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePbUg3ALAI/AAAAAAAAAbA/6EKJF1f96ZE/s1600-h/P9201578.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePbUg3ALAI/AAAAAAAAAbA/6EKJF1f96ZE/s200/P9201578.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324340329946557442" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/davis.html">Davis County Courthouse</a><br />The four-sided clock is the pride of Bloomfield. The clock tower is 123 feet above the ground. The 1876 Seth Thomas clock and 1878 Kimberly Bell underwent <a href="http://www.waglerdesigns.com/dc/clock.html">recent restoration by Rory DeMesy</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePbU9fKDII/AAAAAAAAAbI/oxNNa97TgpU/s1600-h/P9201493.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePbU9fKDII/AAAAAAAAAbI/oxNNa97TgpU/s200/P9201493.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324340337631169666" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/decatur.html">Decatur County Courthouse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePbVCkLnEI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/8hTzmyErmq0/s1600-h/PA123475.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePbVCkLnEI/AAAAAAAAAbQ/8hTzmyErmq0/s200/PA123475.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324340338994420802" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/grundy.html">Grundy County Courthouse</a><br />The clock was installed in the tower in 1900 - five years after the courthouse was completed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePVAjWaTiI/AAAAAAAAAao/bAIIoxDhwLI/s1600-h/P8300113.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePVAjWaTiI/AAAAAAAAAao/bAIIoxDhwLI/s200/P8300113.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324333389948014114" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/jasper.html">Jasper County Courthouse</a><br />The clock has four dials, each 8 feet high, and was provided through private donations. The self-winding clock automatically turns on its lighted face at night and turns off at dawn.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SjHGTWwEWrI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/sV80A6M-JR4/s1600-h/keokukclock.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SjHGTWwEWrI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/sV80A6M-JR4/s200/keokukclock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346272268492495538" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/keokuk.html">Keokuk County Courthouse</a><br />The clock was paid through contributions<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePVAIcbxxI/AAAAAAAAAaY/x3r-Wb9s8pI/s1600-h/P3207371.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePVAIcbxxI/AAAAAAAAAaY/x3r-Wb9s8pI/s200/P3207371.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324333382725519122" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/lee.html">South Lee County Courthouse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePU_8A3RxI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/LziqoH4ui_Q/s1600-h/P9140991.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePU_8A3RxI/AAAAAAAAAaQ/LziqoH4ui_Q/s200/P9140991.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324333379388655378" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/lucas.html">Lucas County Courthouse</a><br />The tower's clock was donated by <a href="http://files.usgwarchives.org/ia/lucas/bios/mallory93gbs.txt">Smith Henderson Mallory</a> in 1894.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePU_kRbjbI/AAAAAAAAAaI/f0sNNhSJIvc/s1600-h/P8309947.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePU_kRbjbI/AAAAAAAAAaI/f0sNNhSJIvc/s200/P8309947.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324333373015690674" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/madison.html">Madison County Courthouse</a><br />The bell and fourth-faced illuminated clock grace the dome, which is 136 feet above the ground. The clock was restored with new hands and cast aluminum gears in 1975.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePQmr7bgdI/AAAAAAAAAZg/ekqJT2SVp3E/s1600-h/P9140998.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePQmr7bgdI/AAAAAAAAAZg/ekqJT2SVp3E/s200/P9140998.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324328547527655890" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/monroe.html">Monroe County Courthouse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePQm4LvsMI/AAAAAAAAAZo/yaVs2Aa51qo/s1600-h/P9141227.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePQm4LvsMI/AAAAAAAAAZo/yaVs2Aa51qo/s200/P9141227.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324328550817312962" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/tama.html">Tama County Courthouse</a><br />The 1914 courthouse clock was restored in 2003 by Lloyd Larish of Faribault, MN<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePQnJ7RcgI/AAAAAAAAAZw/EroJnaMRYLM/s1600-h/P3096916.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePQnJ7RcgI/AAAAAAAAAZw/EroJnaMRYLM/s200/P3096916.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324328555580060162" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/taylor.html">Taylor County Courthouse</a><br />The Seth Thomas clock in the dome and the building itself are illuminated at night. Only 82 clocks of this model were built.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePQnRuuEcI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/QqW5nOg5XmM/s1600-h/P9060566.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePQnRuuEcI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/QqW5nOg5XmM/s200/P9060566.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324328557674893762" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/winnebago.html">Winnebago County Courthouse</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePQninEzhI/AAAAAAAAAaA/mcT7ir19e-c/s1600-h/P8310233.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SePQninEzhI/AAAAAAAAAaA/mcT7ir19e-c/s200/P8310233.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324328562206232082" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/wright.html">Wright County Courthouse</a>Ms.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-38642003892128483342009-04-03T18:48:00.002-05:002009-04-13T21:14:51.129-05:00Civil War Soldier Statues<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdaw-2mORyI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/3drozik5nJA/s1600-h/P8299892.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdaw-2mORyI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/3drozik5nJA/s200/P8299892.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320634603639031586" border="0" /></a>A tour of Iowa’s courthouses is an opportunity to learn about what the citizens treasure. The courthouse itself is a monument to the importance of government, and on its square you will often discover memorials to the soldiers who have defended our freedom.<br /><br />Several Civil War monuments feature the same soldier at parade rest, such as this monument in Guthrie County. What initially appears to be a stone carving is actually cast from zinc. The Western White Bronze Company in Des Moines, a subsidiary of Monumental Bronze in Bridgeport, Connecticut, sold many Civil War soldier statues and other cast monuments across the state.<br /><br />An article on <a href="http://www.uni.edu/connors/metalmon.htm">“white bronze” monuments in Greenwood Cemetery</a> offers more details on the monuments and the Western White Bronze Company.<br /><br /><br />Here is another good collection of articles on <a href="http://www.civilwarmonument.org/monumental_bronze.htm">Civil War white bronze monuments</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdf9aoba4CI/AAAAAAAAAZY/3nKd3AIaDpQ/s1600-h/PA042833.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdf9aoba4CI/AAAAAAAAAZY/3nKd3AIaDpQ/s200/PA042833.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321000118732382242" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/keokuk.html">Keokuk County Courthouse</a><br />Sigourney, Iowa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdav2I-bjiI/AAAAAAAAAZI/kduSw4KjwNY/s1600-h/P8300077.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdav2I-bjiI/AAAAAAAAAZI/kduSw4KjwNY/s200/P8300077.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320633354441952802" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/marion.html">Marion County Courthouse</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Knoxville, Iowa<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdav143cLOI/AAAAAAAAAZA/ku3IATd12Ok/s1600-h/P9020330.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdav143cLOI/AAAAAAAAAZA/ku3IATd12Ok/s200/P9020330.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320633350117666018" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/ringgold.html">Ringgold County Courthouse</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Mount Ayr, Iowa<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdav1micBGI/AAAAAAAAAY4/2GTtQDbNULc/s1600-h/P9060435.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdav1micBGI/AAAAAAAAAY4/2GTtQDbNULc/s200/P9060435.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320633345197737058" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/hardin.html">Hardin County Courthouse</a><br />Eldora, Iowa<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdav1UJVk-I/AAAAAAAAAYw/iI7Gxgzi_Qc/s1600-h/P9060474.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdav1UJVk-I/AAAAAAAAAYw/iI7Gxgzi_Qc/s200/P9060474.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320633340260619234" border="0" /></a><br />Franklin County Memorial Hall<br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Hampton, Iowa<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdav1MSbFtI/AAAAAAAAAYo/Jlst0FIfesU/s1600-h/P9060550.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdav1MSbFtI/AAAAAAAAAYo/Jlst0FIfesU/s200/P9060550.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320633338151245522" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/winnebago.html">Winnebago County Courthouse</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Forest City, Iowa<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdauAVUdwWI/AAAAAAAAAYg/O8asqiyGDtc/s1600-h/P9130782.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdauAVUdwWI/AAAAAAAAAYg/O8asqiyGDtc/s200/P9130782.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320631330531033442" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/osceola.html">Osceola County Courthouse</a><br />Sibley, Iowa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdauAQ3TKnI/AAAAAAAAAYY/uz7XeivUH6o/s1600-h/P9130969.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdauAQ3TKnI/AAAAAAAAAYY/uz7XeivUH6o/s200/P9130969.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320631329334962802" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/sac.html">Sac County Courthouse</a><br />Sac City, Iowa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdauACDCIxI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/stryMgDH738/s1600-h/P9140977.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdauACDCIxI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/stryMgDH738/s200/P9140977.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320631325357646610" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/lucas.html">Lucas County Courthouse</a><br />Chariton, Iowa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdat_3lgwPI/AAAAAAAAAYI/L8NQqtwZV68/s1600-h/P9141018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdat_3lgwPI/AAAAAAAAAYI/L8NQqtwZV68/s200/P9141018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320631322549469426" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/monroe.html">Monroe County Courthouse</a><br />Albia, Iowa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdat_hC87XI/AAAAAAAAAYA/zUz83cecPvE/s1600-h/P9141219.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sdat_hC87XI/AAAAAAAAAYA/zUz83cecPvE/s200/P9141219.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320631316498935154" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/tama.html">Tama County Courthouse</a><br />Toledo, Iowa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdarRxvDgPI/AAAAAAAAAX4/OkR1ZH1rW9o/s1600-h/P9201504.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdarRxvDgPI/AAAAAAAAAX4/OkR1ZH1rW9o/s200/P9201504.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320628331681644786" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/wayne.html">Wayne County Courthouse</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Corydon, Iowa<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdarRocxCXI/AAAAAAAAAXw/vk8zZI0LGSQ/s1600-h/P9211712.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdarRocxCXI/AAAAAAAAAXw/vk8zZI0LGSQ/s200/P9211712.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320628329189017970" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/shelby.html">Shelby County Courthouse</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Harlan, Iowa<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdarRWX_YUI/AAAAAAAAAXo/el2ECG3GDe8/s1600-h/P9211740.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdarRWX_YUI/AAAAAAAAAXo/el2ECG3GDe8/s200/P9211740.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320628324337148226" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/crawford.html">Crawford County Courthouse</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Denison, Iowa<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdarRLllIVI/AAAAAAAAAXg/H82Yz2hbSoI/s1600-h/P9282594.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdarRLllIVI/AAAAAAAAAXg/H82Yz2hbSoI/s200/P9282594.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320628321441358162" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/page.html">Page County Courthouse</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Clarinda, Iowa<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdarQ2p0CNI/AAAAAAAAAXY/ZWJ-H9OD3aw/s1600-h/PA042852.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdarQ2p0CNI/AAAAAAAAAXY/ZWJ-H9OD3aw/s200/PA042852.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320628315821967570" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/muscatine.html">Muscatine County Courthouse</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;">Muscatine, Iowa<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdaouAXI1_I/AAAAAAAAAXQ/q0_uh9MsUzA/s1600-h/PA113287.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdaouAXI1_I/AAAAAAAAAXQ/q0_uh9MsUzA/s200/PA113287.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320625518109317106" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/allamakee.html">Allamakee County Courthouse</a><br />Waukon, Iowa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdaouD1jEbI/AAAAAAAAAXI/fmQ_7DsIfNo/s1600-h/PA113310.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdaouD1jEbI/AAAAAAAAAXI/fmQ_7DsIfNo/s200/PA113310.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320625519042171314" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/winneshiek.html">Winneshiek County Courthouse</a><br />Decorah, Iowa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdaotqsjmWI/AAAAAAAAAXA/sTN3NGAxz2k/s1600-h/PA113340.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdaotqsjmWI/AAAAAAAAAXA/sTN3NGAxz2k/s200/PA113340.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320625512293570914" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/howard.html">Howard County Courthouse</a><br />Cresco, Iowa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdaotAKsG0I/AAAAAAAAAW4/r2XtF46bK3E/s1600-h/P3096922.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdaotAKsG0I/AAAAAAAAAW4/r2XtF46bK3E/s200/P3096922.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320625500877232962" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/taylor.html">Taylor County Courthouse</a><br />Bedford, Iowa<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdaosVynRwI/AAAAAAAAAWw/ejRAHVPFJIc/s1600-h/P3217487.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdaosVynRwI/AAAAAAAAAWw/ejRAHVPFJIc/s200/P3217487.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320625489501964034" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.iowacourthouses.org/calhoun.html">Calhoun County Courthouse</a><br />Rockwell City, IowaMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-4648786457393513042009-04-01T19:30:00.000-05:002009-04-01T20:50:23.123-05:00Strengthening the Arm of Liberty<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQWx9GFSrI/AAAAAAAAASU/HjP_ZgtYvyM/s1600-h/PA113208.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQWx9GFSrI/AAAAAAAAASU/HjP_ZgtYvyM/s200/PA113208.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319902107300874930" border="0" /></a>Miniature models of the Statue of Liberty can be found on many courthouse squares across Iowa. Boy Scout troops presented these copper statues to their communities from 1949-1952.<br /><br />Additional information on the project can be found at:<br /><a href="http://www.scoutingmagazine.org/issues/0710/d-wwas.html">Scouting Magazine archives</a><br /><a href="http://troop101.thescouts.com/liberty/">Boy Scout Troup 101</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQSlB1HaxI/AAAAAAAAARs/deyIbIMz_84/s1600-h/P9141054.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 117px; height: 153px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQSlB1HaxI/AAAAAAAAARs/deyIbIMz_84/s200/P9141054.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319897487187077906" border="0" /></a>Jefferson County Courthouse<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQSlXeEU-I/AAAAAAAAAR0/GmtPPvHY8YU/s1600-h/P9141066.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 114px; height: 151px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQSlXeEU-I/AAAAAAAAAR0/GmtPPvHY8YU/s200/P9141066.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319897492995986402" border="0" /></a>Henry County Courthouse<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQSljccG3I/AAAAAAAAAR8/RK0lgmh6iLc/s1600-h/P9201476.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 106px; height: 141px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQSljccG3I/AAAAAAAAAR8/RK0lgmh6iLc/s200/P9201476.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319897496210381682" border="0" /></a>Decatur County Courthouse<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQSl9Uo8eI/AAAAAAAAASE/ng25nCryq_Q/s1600-h/P9201555.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 107px; height: 142px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQSl9Uo8eI/AAAAAAAAASE/ng25nCryq_Q/s200/P9201555.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319897503156990434" border="0" /></a>Davis County Courthouse<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQSl9x4eLI/AAAAAAAAASM/prQqWNtQ2f0/s1600-h/PA113206.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 100px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQSl9x4eLI/AAAAAAAAASM/prQqWNtQ2f0/s200/PA113206.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319897503279642802" border="0" /></a>Buchanan County Courthouse<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQWyF_AwUI/AAAAAAAAASc/t6LZ3F6v91A/s1600-h/PA113324.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 102px; height: 135px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQWyF_AwUI/AAAAAAAAASc/t6LZ3F6v91A/s200/PA113324.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319902109687136578" border="0" /></a>Winneshiek County Courthouse<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQWynPftkI/AAAAAAAAASk/t2D7aTg2ge4/s1600-h/PA113366.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 126px; height: 94px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQWynPftkI/AAAAAAAAASk/t2D7aTg2ge4/s200/PA113366.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319902118614644290" border="0" /></a>Bremer County Courthouse<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQWypvLxmI/AAAAAAAAASs/_8qRnx-Nuos/s1600-h/PA123483.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 96px; height: 128px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdQWypvLxmI/AAAAAAAAASs/_8qRnx-Nuos/s200/PA123483.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319902119284426338" border="0" /></a>Grundy County Courthouse</div>Ms.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-52954468640827288762009-04-01T05:03:00.000-05:002009-04-01T05:08:16.927-05:00South Lee County: Keokuk, Iowa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdM8-gZM82I/AAAAAAAAARk/Wnvy4P1SjyQ/s1600-h/P3207373.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdM8-gZM82I/AAAAAAAAARk/Wnvy4P1SjyQ/s320/P3207373.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319662629399884642" border="0" /></a>Lee County was most likely named for William Elliot Lee, who once owned land in southeast Iowa, including the area that became Lee County. The battle over the county seat is lengthy. The Iowa Assembly passed a special act in 1848 that established two court houses and two county seats. The Iowa Attorney General reaffirmed the law as recently as 1975.Even though there have been numerous court battles and editorials over the county seat question, both towns function as the county seat of Lee County.<br /><br />South Lee County offices were held in rented buildings for several years. In 1859, Lee County purchased the Keokuk College of Physicians and Surgeons Building, a Romanesque building designed by W. A. Rice in 1856. This building served the county until 1976.<br /><br />In 1975, the county acquired the old YWCA building, which was remodeled for courthouse use and occupied in 1976.<br /><br />Today's courthouse is the former Federal Courthouse and Post Office, a three story Romanesque brick, stone, and terra cotta structure designed by M. E. Bell in 1889. It features a seven-story clock tower. It was remodeled for use as a courthouse in 1992. The South Lee County Courthouse in Keokuk was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.<br /><br />The North Lee County Courthouse at Fort Madison was completed in 1842.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.leecounty.org/Services/homepage.htm">Lee County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Lee County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-16597122093606359582009-03-31T21:29:00.000-05:002009-03-31T21:33:06.230-05:00Madison County Courthouse in Winterset<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdLSMjH1lgI/AAAAAAAAARc/YoQjklX78gE/s1600-h/P8309928.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdLSMjH1lgI/AAAAAAAAARc/YoQjklX78gE/s320/P8309928.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319545222906353154" border="0" /></a>Madison County was named for James Madison, the fourth president of the United States.<br /><br />Madison County’s first courthouse was a hewn log structure completed in 1850. Besides court business, it also served as a school and church.<br /><br />The second courthouse was a two-story stone structure, built in 1869, but destroyed by fire in 1875.<br /><br />Madison County’s current courthouse is an Italianate Classic Revival design by Andrew H. Piquenard, who also designed the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Constructed in 1876 using local limestone, the structure forms a Greek cross. It features a tall silver dome. The Madison County courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.madisoncoia.us/">Madison County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Madison County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-45008608635727064182009-03-31T19:38:00.001-05:002009-03-31T19:41:28.773-05:00Fayette County Courthouse in West Union<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdK4IYx7heI/AAAAAAAAARU/SmaUvZXR5bM/s1600-h/PA113210.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdK4IYx7heI/AAAAAAAAARU/SmaUvZXR5bM/s320/PA113210.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319516564108314082" border="0" /></a>Fayette County was named for Marquis de Lafayette, a French general and statesman who helped the American Colonies in the Revolutionary War.<br /><br />Fayette County’s first courthouse was a two-story brick and stone building constructed in 1857. It burned in 1872 when a prisoner set fire to the building during his escape.<br /><br />The second brick courthouse was built in 1874, with several additions over the years. It burned in 1922.<br /><br />Fayette County’s current courthouse is a Beaux Arts design by J. G. Ralston. Completed in 1923, the three-story structure was built with gray Bedford stone and features a solid bronze entrance. The Fayette County courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.fayettecountyiowa.org/">Fayette County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Fayette County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-30720364887710793142009-03-31T19:03:00.001-05:002009-03-31T19:05:41.343-05:00Hamilton County Courthouse in Webster City<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdKvp-xjVSI/AAAAAAAAARE/gsMFKiXoKJY/s1600-h/P8310207.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdKvp-xjVSI/AAAAAAAAARE/gsMFKiXoKJY/s320/P8310207.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319507245638309154" border="0" /></a>Hamilton County was named for William W. Hamilton, a president of the Iowa state senate who was influential in the creation of the county.<br /><br />Hamilton County’s first courthouse was a two-story temporary structure completed in 1866, and used by the county until 1877, when it was moved and used as a residence.<br /><br />A three-story brick and stone courthouse with a mansard roof was designed by architects Street and Baker. Completed in 1877, it featured a tall tower, which was later removed. It was condemned in 1974.<br /><br />Webster County’s current courthouse is a split level design by Smith, Voorhees, Jensen and Associates. Constructed with brick, concrete, and faced with black Georgia stone, it was completed in 1976.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.hamiltoncounty.org/">Hamilton County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Hamilton County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-47911657583175181532009-03-31T17:38:00.000-05:002009-03-31T18:16:15.778-05:00Bremer County Courthouse in Waverly<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdKb6M4n3VI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/ZgVO6ih36Hc/s1600-h/PA113377.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdKb6M4n3VI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/ZgVO6ih36Hc/s320/PA113377.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319485534071414098" border="0" /></a>Bremer County was named for Fredricka Bremer, a Swedish novelist.<br /><br />Bremer County’s first courthouse was a small frame building built in Waverly in 1854, and served the county until 1857.<br /><br />1857 a two-story brick Greek Revival courthouse with a dome was built. All the lumber, stone, and brick used in its construction came from the county. It did not have a vault, so in 1870 a fireproof brick building was built adjacent to safely store county records.<br /><br />Bremer County’s current courthouse is a PWA Moderne design by Mortimer B. Cleveland. Constructed in 1937 with pressed brick and trimmed with stone, the courthouse is three stories high at the center, and two stories high on each wing. The Bremer County courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.co.bremer.ia.us/">Bremer County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Bremer County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-26963486687386983132009-03-31T05:33:00.001-05:002009-03-31T05:35:18.269-05:00Allamakee County Courthouse in Waukon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdHx22zBHHI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/6bkVsoWU9qE/s1600-h/PA113280.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdHx22zBHHI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/6bkVsoWU9qE/s320/PA113280.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319298559625993330" border="0" /></a>Allamakee County was named for either Allan Makee, a trapper and trader, or a name of Native American origin.<br /><br />A log house built in 1852 served as the first courthouse. Used for one year for county business, it was later moved and used as a blacksmith shop.<br /><br />In 1853, a small frame building was erected in Waukon. A second frame building was placed beside it in 1857, and these two buildings served as the county courthouse until 1861.<br /><br />During a fight for the county seat, two buildings were built in 1861 with communities offering to donate the building to the county as the courthouse. Waukon built a two-story brick. In 1861, Columbus and Lansing built a two-story stone courthouse at “The Point” between the towns. The county seat was located at “The Point” from 1861-1867.<br /><br />The county seat was returned to Waukon following an 1867 Supreme Court decision.<br /><br />Allamakee County’s current courthouse, a PWA Moderne design by Charles Altfillisch was completed in 1939. The former courthouse, now a museum, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The current Allamakee County courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.co.allamakee.ia.us/">Allamakee County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Allamakee County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-59658561738122605812009-03-30T21:28:00.001-05:002009-03-30T21:44:29.308-05:00Black Hawk County Courthouse in Waterloo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdGAOtoehaI/AAAAAAAAAQs/sU9jc4kL7k4/s1600-h/PA113379.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdGAOtoehaI/AAAAAAAAAQs/sU9jc4kL7k4/s320/PA113379.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319173625157158306" border="0" /></a>Black Hawk County was named for Chief Black Hawk, who led the Sac and Fox in the Black Hawk War.<br /><br />Black Hawk County’s first courthouse was completed in 1857 in Waterloo. It was a two story structure featuring six tall pillars and a cupola.<br /><br />The second courthouse, a three-story French Renaissance design, was completed in 1902. It was built with Bedford limestone and Maine granite, and featured a tall tower and six bronze goddesses on top of the courthouse.<br /><br />Black Hawk County’s current courthouse, designed by architects Toenjes & Stenson featuring red and black polished stone, was completed in 1964.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.co.black-hawk.ia.us/">Black Hawk</a> County web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Black Hawk County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-2713787449074635672009-03-30T05:32:00.001-05:002009-03-30T05:34:16.693-05:00Washington County Courthouse in Washington<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdCgHZ9Iu1I/AAAAAAAAAQk/LxfZyiL8y2o/s1600-h/PA042810.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdCgHZ9Iu1I/AAAAAAAAAQk/LxfZyiL8y2o/s320/PA042810.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318927209011395410" border="0" /></a>Washington County was named for George Washington, the first president of the United States.<br /><br />Washington County’s first courthouse, a temporary two-story structure built with oak and walnut lumber in Washington, around 1839. It was also used for school and church purposes.<br /><br />In 1847, a small brick courthouse with spire was completed. It was condemned in 1868.<br /><br />Washington County’s current courthouse, a Romanesque design by architects Foster and Liebbe, was completed in 1887 using local bricks. It is trimmed in white stone and features a clock tower, with the former Washington Academy’s clock. The Washington County courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://co.washington.ia.us/">Washington County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Washington County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-21014630364997857252009-03-30T05:00:00.001-05:002009-03-30T05:02:35.151-05:00Louisa County Courthouse in Wapello<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdCYqqB9S7I/AAAAAAAAAQc/BYiEOK8A560/s1600-h/PA042757.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdCYqqB9S7I/AAAAAAAAAQc/BYiEOK8A560/s320/PA042757.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318919018528983986" border="0" /></a>Louisa County was named for Louisa Massey of Dubuque, or Louisa County in Virginia<br /><br />Louisa County’s first courthouse was constructed with cottonwood logs in 1838 in Lower Wapello.<br /><br />In 1840, a one-story brick courthouse was built by Samuel Kirkpatrick. It was later used as a school.<br /><br />A larger courthouse was constructed in 1854, using stone quarried nearby.<br /><br />Louisa County’s current courthouse, a Beaux Arts Classical design with Art Deco details by architects Keffer, Jones, and Thomas was completed in Wapello in 1928. It is a two-story structure constructed with tan colored brick and trimmed with stone. The Louisa County courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.louisacountyiowa.org/">Louisa County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Louisa County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-80220889417473251492009-03-30T04:40:00.000-05:002009-03-30T04:42:55.830-05:00Benton County Courthouse in Vinton<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdCUD9NO3PI/AAAAAAAAAQU/0MNvhKwKWvU/s1600-h/PA123545.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdCUD9NO3PI/AAAAAAAAAQU/0MNvhKwKWvU/s320/PA123545.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318913955615137010" border="0" /></a>Benton County was named for Thomas Hart Benton, a senator from Missouri and colonel in the War of 1812.<br /><br />Benton County’s first courthouse was a two-story log structure built in Vinton (originally called Northport, then Fremont). The building was begun around 1846 but was not finished until 1852, only to be destroyed by fire in 1853.<br /><br />In 1856, a two-story brick Greek Revival courthouse with a tall narrow cupola was built.<br /><br />Benton County’s current courthouse is a three-story Beaux Arts design by Bell and Detweiler and completed in 1906. Clad in Buckeye grey sandstone, the courthouse features a tall illuminated clock tower, with a bell donated by a local citizen. The Benton County courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.cobentoniaus.com/">Benton County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Benton County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-56751920494726326832009-03-29T18:22:00.000-05:002009-03-29T18:25:21.402-05:00Tama County Courthouse in Toledo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdADT9Iv6DI/AAAAAAAAAQM/jjvagzhjh60/s1600-h/P9141221.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/SdADT9Iv6DI/AAAAAAAAAQM/jjvagzhjh60/s320/P9141221.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318754801288210482" border="0" /></a>Tama County is named from unclear origins - several possible Native American names may be the origin.<br /><br />Tama County’s first courthouse was a two-story frame structure built in Toledo by T. A. Graham in 1854.<br /><br />The current courthouse, a two-story brick and stone Romanesque structure with a bell tower designed by W. R. Parsons & Son, was completed in 1887. The original building had a corrugated iron roof. An administration building was built north of the courthouse, but the 1886 courthouse is still home to court services. The Tama County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.tamacounty.org/">Tama County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Tama County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-58512673578504099992009-03-29T17:08:00.001-05:002009-03-29T17:13:59.628-05:00Cedar County Courthouse in Tipton<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc_xwKM8uBI/AAAAAAAAAQE/1RA-qCw2CI4/s1600-h/PA042874.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc_xwKM8uBI/AAAAAAAAAQE/1RA-qCw2CI4/s320/PA042874.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318735494622525458" border="0" /></a>Cedar County was named for the Cedar River.<br /><br />Cedar County’s first courthouse was a two-story frame building in Tipton. Work began in 1841, but it was not completed until 1846. It was sold in 1860.<br /><br />A two-story red brick and cut stone courthouse was completed in 1859. It originally featured a cupola, which was removed; a tower was added and a wing to the rear of the building was added in 1890. The tower was removed in 1949.<br /><br />Cedar County’s current courthouse is a two-story brick classic design by architects Soenke and Wayland, and completed in 1968. The bell from the 1859 courthouse rests on the corner of the courthouse lawn.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.cedarcounty.org/">Cedar County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Cedar County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-56414316442959594322009-03-29T15:36:00.000-05:002009-03-29T15:39:22.088-05:00Buena Vista County Courthouse in Storm Lake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc_cbPvRWYI/AAAAAAAAAP8/mnWm5JsJaWU/s1600-h/P9130939.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc_cbPvRWYI/AAAAAAAAAP8/mnWm5JsJaWU/s320/P9130939.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318712045587224962" border="0" /></a>Buena Vista County was named for the Battle of Buena Vista in the Mexican-American War.<br /><br />Buena Vista’s first courthouse was a two-story frame structure built in Sioux Rapids 1870. This building burned in 1877, and several towns campaigned to be named the county seat.<br /><br />Storm Lake offered its newly constructed city hall to be used as a courthouse. The offer was accepted in 1878. Soon, the leased courthouse was too small to serve the county. A three story Romanesque design by J. M. Russell, made with pressed brick and featuring a large cupola, was completed in Storm Lake in 1888.<br /><br />Buena Vista’s current courthouse, a modern “L” shaped building designed by Frevert-Ramsey, as completed in 1972 on the same grounds as the previous courthouse. It features a large courtroom in the round.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.co.buena-vista.ia.us/">Buena Vista County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Buena Vista County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-22301462255823156782009-03-29T14:48:00.000-05:002009-03-29T14:52:09.858-05:00Dickinson County Courthouse in Spirit Lake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc_RUSepiRI/AAAAAAAAAP0/t672YUERio8/s1600-h/P9130771.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc_RUSepiRI/AAAAAAAAAP0/t672YUERio8/s320/P9130771.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318699831435823378" border="0" /></a>Dickinson County was named for Senator Daniel Stevens Dickinson of New York<br /><br />Dickinson County’s first courthouse was begun in 1859, but before completion was used as barracks for Civil War troops from 1862-65. The two-story courthouse was finally completed in 1868. It was destroyed by fire in 1871.<br /><br />The second courthouse was constructed in 1872 on the same foundation using bricks salvaged from the first courthouse. This building was condemned in 1880.<br /><br />The third courthouse was a brick and stone Romanesque design by T. D. Allen and completed in 1891, using bricks from the prior courthouses in the concrete foundation. Additions in 1957, 1976, and 1978 helped to meet the growing needs of the county.<br /><br />Dickinson County’s current courthouse is a two-story brick structure featuring glass panels along its entrance with a replica tower resting in the center of the memorial plaza. Designed by RDG Planning and Design, groundbreaking ceremonies took place in August, 2004. The new Dickinson County courthouse will have its official dedication ceremony in June, 2009.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.co.dickinson.ia.us/">Dickinson County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Dickinson County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-1256630014653785132009-03-29T11:50:00.001-05:002009-03-29T12:56:27.201-05:00Clay County Courthouse in Spencer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc-nVe1R_2I/AAAAAAAAAPs/Q-OJz1EG1v4/s1600-h/P9130932.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc-nVe1R_2I/AAAAAAAAAPs/Q-OJz1EG1v4/s320/P9130932.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318653672443477858" border="0" /></a>Clay County was named for Lieutenant Colonel Henry Clay Jr. who died during the Mexican War<br /><br />Clay County’s first courthouse was a single-story structure built in Peterson in 1860.<br /><br />In 1871, the county seat returned to Spencer, The citizens of Spencer built the first courthouse in Spencer, and sold it to the city. The two-story frame structure not only served as the courthouse, but also for public meetings. The growing county quickly outgrew the small courthouse.<br /><br />In 1884, a simple two-story brick courthouse was constructed in Spencer.<br /><br />Clay County’s current courthouse, a Beaux Arts Classical design by Kinney and Detweiler, was completed in 1901. The red brick and sandstone structure features two-story Corinthian columns and a domed square tower. The Clay County courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.co.clay.ia.us/">Clay County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Clay County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-618181474191121012009-03-29T07:47:00.000-05:002009-03-29T07:53:25.429-05:00Woodbury County Courthouse in Sioux City<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc9vAlGQsVI/AAAAAAAAAPk/AuIhaN8tmbg/s1600-h/PB013984.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc9vAlGQsVI/AAAAAAAAAPk/AuIhaN8tmbg/s320/PB013984.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318591740696899922" border="0" /></a>Woodbury County was named for Levi Woodbury, who served as governor of New Hampshire, Secretary of the Navy and Treasury, and Justice of the United States Supreme Court.<br /><br />Woodbury County’s first courthouse was a three-story brick structure built in Sioux City in 1858.<br /><br />An ornate three-story courthouse constructed of brick and Kasota stone, designed by William L. Foster, was completed in 1878. It featured a mansard roof with iron details, and a domed tower.<br /><br />Woodbury County’s current courthouse is a brick Prairie School style designed by W. L. Steele, in colloboration with Purcell and Elmslie. Completed in 1918, the brick structure features a two-story base with a tall central tower, terracotta details and colorful tiles. The Woodbury County courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.woodbury-ia.com/">Woodbury County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Woodbury County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397180706139048509.post-1903836024509389272009-03-28T19:54:00.000-05:002009-03-28T19:57:33.455-05:00Keokuk County Courthouse in Sigouney<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc7Hb0HOyqI/AAAAAAAAAPc/5eRoszMa_0E/s1600-h/PA042841.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ZgTwy8sYBJ4/Sc7Hb0HOyqI/AAAAAAAAAPc/5eRoszMa_0E/s320/PA042841.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318407490630503074" border="0" /></a>Keokuk County was named for Sac Chief Keokuk.<br /><br />Keokuk County’s first courthouse was a log structure built in Sigourney in 1845. This building was also used for jail, school, and public meetings. Its tenure as courthouse was brief, as the county seat was moved to Lancaster in 1846.<br /><br />A two-story frame courthouse was completed in Lancaster in 1848.<br /><br />The county seat was moved back to Sigourney in 1856. A two-story brick courthouse was completed in 1858.<br /><br />Keokuk County’s current courthouse, a Beaux Arts Classical Revival stone structure designed by Wetherell and Gage, was completed in 1911. The three-story building features a clock tower and cupola. The Keokuk County courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.<br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.keokukcountyia.com/">Keokuk County</a> web site for more information.<br /><br />Do you have photos, facts, or stories about the Keokuk County Courthouse? Post a response, or send email to iowacourthouses@gmail.comMs.Hegstromhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02193267128308199414noreply@blogger.com0