Clay County Courthouse
Clay County Courthouse, County courthouse and National Register of Historic Places listed building in Spencer, United States.
The Clay County Courthouse features red stone construction, classical columns, decorative moldings, and a bronze-covered dome with a clock tower.
Built in 1901 for $60,000, this Neoclassical structure represents the fourth courthouse building to serve Clay County's administrative functions.
The courthouse stands as a symbol of local government, hosting community gatherings and public meetings throughout its more than century-long presence.
Located at the coordinates 43.141944, -95.147778, the courthouse provides essential judicial services and county administrative offices for residents.
When the initial courthouse contractor submitted a bill for $7,500 in the 1800s, the county paid only $6,900, creating an early financial dispute.
Location: Spencer
Inception: 1901
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 43.14194,-95.14778
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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