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county functions. It was rented out by the county until it was sold in 1867 for $ 3,800. The old courthouse was moved to a different location, and a bank was built on the old location. Concern over county records led to plans to build a new courthouse, but the county failed to pass a bond referendum and continued to rent office space. The present courthouse was built in the
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first courthouse was built during the winter of 1844–1845. It was a two-story frame structure that measured 28 by 50 feet (8.5 by 15.2 m). It also served as a church and opera house. The county discontinued using the building in 1855 and rented office space in town to carry out the various
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has a large stone arch that surrounds the first story entrance. The central tower has a square clock tower with spires at the top. It was altered in 1934 and it now has an
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style on part of the Oskaloosa public park. It was built for $ 132,000 and was dedicated in 1886. It was designed by the
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in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource. In 1986 it was included as a
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effect, giving the building a rather odd appearance. It was originally taller with a
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architectural firm of H.C. Koch & Company, and built by the O.J. King Company.
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The courthouse is a 3½-story red brick and stone structure. It is built on a
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Mahaska County, Iowa
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Interactive map showing the location for Mahaska County Courthouse
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with arched windows. The grounds feature a statue of
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Contributing property

Mahaska County Courthouse is located in Iowa
Mahaska County Courthouse is located in the United States
Oskaloosa, Iowa
41°17′42″N 92°38′37″W / 41.295077°N 92.643495°W / 41.295077; -92.643495
Romanesque Revival
Oskaloosa City Square Commercial Historic District
ID86000716
MPS
County Courthouses in Iowa TR
81000255
Oskaloosa, Iowa
National Register of Historic Places
contributing property
Oskaloosa City Square Commercial Historic District
Mahaska County's
Romanesque Revival
Milwaukee
rusticated
facade
Art Deco
pyramid
beltcourses
lintel
impost
gabled
dormers

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