Johnson County Courthouse - Warrensburg, Missouri
Posted by: 
BruceS
N 38° 45.950 W 093° 45.008
15S E 434830 N 4291058
Quick Description: Commonly called the Old Johnson County Courthouse, this former courthouse is located in the old town square which is west of the current business district in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 5/25/2007 6:17:00 AM
Waymark Code: WM1K71
Views: 37
Long Description:This building constructed between 1838 and 1842 served as the
Johnson County Courthouse from 1842 to 1878. The building is was
constructed of red brick in a Federal design and was stuccoed in
1870. The courthouse was the setting for the Old Drum trial in 1870
(see
Old Drum waymark). This building remained the courthouse until
the city shifted its center of activity to be closer to the
railroad and a new small courthouse was built in 1867 and the last
court was held in this building in 1878. This building is the
oldest existing building in the county and currently is part of the
Johnson County Historical Society Museum complex.
Street address:
Old Public Sq.
Warrensburg, Missouri
County / Borough / Parish: Johnson County
Year listed: 1970
Historic significance: Architecture/Engineering
Period of significance: 1825-1849
Historic function: Government
Current function: Recreation And Culture - Museum
Privately owned?: yes
[U.S.] National Register of Historic Places URL: [Web Link]
Website (secondary): [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
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