Ralls County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House - New London, MO
Posted by: 
gparkes
N 39° 35.162 W 091° 24.031
15S E 637355 N 4383034
A "handsome" courthouse located about an hour's drive from St. Louis, MO.
Waymark Code: WM5MGK
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/21/2009
Views: 12
The historical marker located on the grounds of the courthouse say that New London is renowned for it's handsome courthouse. Considering the typical architecture of Missouri Courthouses, it is unique. It is only one of three surviving of greek revival architecture in Missouri.
The county celebrated the Sesquicentennial Celebration on July 26, 2008, with a marker located on the outside of the building.
Street address:
311 South Main Street
New London, MO USA
63459
County / Borough / Parish: Ralls County
Year listed: 1972
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Domestic, Government - Correctional Facility, Courthouse, Single Dwelling
Current function: Domestic, Government - Correctional Facility, Courthouse, Single Dwelling
Privately owned?: no
Hours of operation: From: 8:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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