Iowa County Courthouse
This is the oldest courthouse in Wisconsin. Construction started June 11, 1859. It was dedicated in 1861, enlarged in 1894 and again in 1927. In 1937 the Doric columns, pediment and cupola were restored exactly as the 1859 original. In 1969 the interior was completely renovated to better utilize space.
It is Iowa County's fourth courthouse. The first three were located in Mineral Point, the county seat from 1829 to 1861. The design is Greek Revival and the material is native Galena limestone quarried north of Dodgeville and cut to precision by local Cornish stonemasons.
Erected 1979 by Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 250.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 11, 1797.
Location. 42° 57.698′ N, 90° 7.816′ W. Marker is in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, in Iowa County. Marker is at the intersection of Iowa Street (State Highway 23) and Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south on Iowa Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 222 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville WI 53533, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this
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