Davis County Courthouse, courthouse in Iowa, United States
The Davis County Courthouse is a county courthouse in Bloomfield, Iowa, built in the Second Empire style. The building stands on the town square on about 3 acres with trees and grass, featuring brick walls faced with Bedford stone, a mansard roof with dormer windows, and a central tower with a clock and a statue of Lady Justice.
The courthouse was completed in 1877 and replaced earlier temporary solutions when the original log courthouse from 1844 became too small and the community briefly rented space in a local church. It was designed by T.J. Tolan & Sons from Indiana and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
The courthouse is a symbol of community pride and local identity in Bloomfield. It has served as the backdrop for weddings, political rallies, and civic celebrations that have created shared memories across generations.
Visitors can admire the courthouse from outside and walk around the well-maintained grounds with benches and paths that invite lingering. The building sits centrally on the town square and is easy to find, with nearby parking for those who want to spend time exploring the area.
The building features a statue of the Goddess of Justice perched on top of the tower overlooking the town, while the original bell and clock by Seth Thomas date from the 1800s. Early planners of the square deliberately chose trees that still stand mature today, giving the space a green and reflective quality.
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