Adams County Courthouse, Quincy, Illinois.
N 39° 56.077 W 091° 24.460
15S E 636053 N 4421714
The Adams County Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WM9DF1
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2010
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Credits to: myillinoisgenealogy.com/il-county-adams.html
Adams County was created on January 13, 1825 and was formed from Pike County and Unorganized land . The County was named for John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States, and not for John Adams, second President, as is sometimes stated. The County Seat is Quincy .
The first courthouse of Adams County was built in 1826. It was a two story log building, 22 feet courts1st.jpg (14591 bytes)long and 18 feet wide, with a fireplace on each floor. It was built by the first citizens of Quincy. John L. Soule was paid $79.00 to lay the logs and $32.00 to build the stairways. Willard Keyes received $25.00 to put in the windows and door. Levi Hadley built the chimney for $49.50. This building served as the County Courthouse until December 9, 1835 when it was damaged by fire.
The second Adams County Courthouse was completed in 1838. This one was a brick building courts2nd.jpg (13030 bytes)with imposing white columns. It was located on Hampshire Street between Fourth and Fifth and faced Washington Square. This structure was destroyed by fire January 9, 1875.
The third Adams County Courthouse was completed in 1877. It was a very elaborate courth3.jpg (51585 bytes)building, 105 feet by 175 feet with a massive dome rising above the slate roof to a height of 90 feet. It was built of brick and faced with cut stone. The county jail was located in the basement. This building served the county until it was damaged beyond repair by a tornado that roared thru Quincy April 12, 1945.
The current County Courthouse was dedicated in April 1952 and is still in use. It is located at 521 Vermont in Quincy
Year Built: 1952
Current Use of Building: Local, county, and state judicial proceedings
Level of Courts: State/Provincial
Architect: Unknown.
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1952-present
Physical Address:
507 Vermont, Box 1169.
Quincy, IL 62306
217-277-2150
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00AM - 5:00PM.
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