Wapello County Courthouse, Ottumwa, Iowa
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Wapello County's Courthouse was Built in 1892.
Waymark Code: WM1TPM
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2007
Views: 233
This five story, rough cut sandstone building in Ottumwa, Iowa is the fourth courthouse to serve Wapello County. It originally had a corner clock tower and several large chimneys. To relieve stress and preserve the building these were removed, along with 450 tons of bricks, in 1950.
A statue of Chief Wapello stands atop the Courthouse. The building was placed on the National Historical Register in 1981.
Year Built: 1892-1894
Current Use of Building: Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Architect: C. Stanfford
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1894-present
Physical Address:
101 West Fourth Street
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Related Website: [Web Link]
Hours: Not listed
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