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First Courthouse
In 1857, the first courthouse was constructed as a 24 x 30 foot log building. Located about a half a mile north of the present courthouse. -
Building New Courthouse
New courthouse foundation was laid. -
Interuption
Construction of courthouse was interrupted by a threat of another Indian attack. -
FIRE
During a singing school event there was an unexpected fire. The cause of the fire was never determined. -
Courthouse #3
The building was cleared off site to start the building of the third courthouse -
Construction of Court House #3
Construction began in September 1890. -
Construction Continued
Basement was completed; two cell-jail was added on in the SE corner. -
Construction Continued
Electic lights were added. -
Warrants
Warrants were made to rent a phone for $4.00 a month. -
Construction Continued
Jail was completed and the brick jail became unattached and moved south of the courthouse. -
Construction Continued
Sanitary sewers were installed. -
Cannon Barrel
A cannon barrel from WW1 was donated. -
Construction Continued
Old jail building was demolished and a bigger one was added onto the SE side. -
Replica of Statue of Liberty
A replication of the Statue of Liberty was given to the courthouse by boy scouts troop #169. -
Expansion to Courthouse
Expanded on the west side. -
Construction Continued
An elevator was added in the SW corner of the courthouse, adjoining the 1957 and 1973 additions. -
1891 Courthouse
State Fire Marshall issued building code citations for the 1891 courthouse. -
New Courthouse Plan
After three failed attempts, a referendum passed for a new $14.9 million courthouse/jail. -
Courthouse #4 Construction
Construction began on the fourth courthouse. Located on the same site as the one chosen in 1859. -
Courthouse Completed
The new Dickinson County Courthouse is completed. Followed by a dedication ceremony.