Jones County Courthouse
Jones County Courthouse, PWA Moderne courthouse in Anamosa, United States.
The Jones County Courthouse features buff-colored brick walls, Bedford limestone trim, and stands three stories tall on a raised basement foundation.
The current courthouse, completed in 1937 at a cost of $200,000, replaced two previous buildings, with the first one constructed in 1847 for $800.
The 1937 dedication ceremony attracted 6,000 people and included speeches from Iowa Governor Nelson G. Kraschel and other state officials.
The courthouse maintains county records, hosts legal proceedings, and houses administrative offices, serving residents through its central corridors layout.
The building overlooks the Anamosa State Penitentiary from its position on a former city park site, incorporating an original flagpole within its grounds.
Location: Iowa
Architectural style: PWA Moderne
GPS coordinates: 42.10944,-91.29000
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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