Macon in Macon County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Built 1864~65

3rd Courthouse in Macon County

Photographed By Michael E Sanchez, Jr., March 24, 2017

1. Built 1864~65 Marker

Inscription. County seat moved to Macon City from Bloomington, by an act of Legislature in 1863 1st court held in Macon City~4th Monday, September, 1863 at Allen Academy~Corner of Union and Jackson Streets. 1st term of court in the building~Sept. 1865 cost of building $30,000. Annex built in 1895~Probate Court and deed record~Cost $7,000.

Erected 1972 by The Macon County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 39° 44.517′ N, 92° 28.382′ W. Marker is in Macon, Missouri, in Macon County. Marker is at the intersection of East Washington Street and North Rollins Street, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 East Washington Street, Macon MO 63552, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Macon (approx. 1½ miles away); Bevier & Southern Locomotive No. 112 (approx. 4.9 miles away); Dr. Owen L. Woodward (approx. 10.8 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 23, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.