Monroe County Courthouse, Albia, Iowa - Courthouses on Waymarking.com

This three story stone courthouse with a center clock tower was constructed 1902-1903 replacing an earlier 1858 courthouse which had replaced a log cabin 1846 building. This third courthouse, a Classical Revival structure was less controversial than the second Tudor Brick building which had a location and design arbitrarily chosen by the county judge. It was placed on the National Historical Register in 1981. A plaque on the building gives details of its history.

Year Built: 1902-1903 Current Use of Building: Courthouse Level of Courts: County Architect: O. O. Smith. Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1903-present Physical Address: 10 Benton Avenue East, Albia, Iowa 52531 Related Website: [Web Link] Hours: Not listed

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