Pope County Courthouse - Golconda, Illinois
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BruceS
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Historic county courthouse in Golconda, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM6EVE
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/23/2009
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Pope county was established January 10, 1816 from portions of Gallatin and Johnson Counties. The county seat was originally Sarahsville which was renamed Golconda in 1817 and has continued in Golconda since.
The brick courthouse was built 1872-1873 and little has changed on its exterior appearance since its construction.
Year Built: 1872-1873
Current Use of Building: County Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Yost & Laxman
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1873 - present
Physical Address:
Main Street
Golconda, Illinois
Hours:
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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