Kossuth County Courthouse in Algona

Algona is the county seat for Kossuth County, Iowa's largest county. The statue in front of the courthouse honors the 19th century Hungarian patriot, Lajos Kossuth. Kossuth County's third courthouse was designed by Dougher, Rich & Woodburn and was dedicated in 1955. The concrete structure is faced with light brick and stone.

The brick courtyard in front of the statue of Kossuth is a great feature - it creates a map of the county, with townships and cities represented.

Kossuth County has other architectural features worth seeing. A "jewel box" bank designed by Louis H. Sullivan is now the home to Algona's Chamber of Commerce. The Grotto of the Redemption is located in West Bend.

Visit the Kossuth County website for more information.

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Monroe County Courthouse in Albia

This is Monroe County's third courthouse, built in 1902. Its architect was Oliver O. Smith, whose work included the Des Moines Library, Iowa Historical Building, several buildings at the Iowa State Fair grounds. The courthouse was built with stone using classical revival and Romanesque architectural style.
A tall Civil War statue stands prominently on the courthouse lawn.

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Dallas County Courthouse in Adel

Welcome!
This site will serve as a forum to share my recent visits to Iowa's courthouses. I look forward to submissions from you - current photos, historical photos, anecdotes, interesting facts and trivia related to our courthouses.

My first post highlights Dallas County's courthouse in Adel. This is the county's fourth courthouse, dedicated in 1902. Its architect, George Bird, was inspired by the Azay-le-Rideau Chateau in France. The courthouse features Bedford stone walls, turret corners, and a 128 foot clock tower.

Dallas County has instituted strict security in the wake of several high profile cases. Cameras are not permitted in the courthouse, with exceptions only for credentialed members of the media and rare circumstances.

Visit the Dallas County website for more information.

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