Joliet in Will County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Will County Courthouse
Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 30, 2020
1. Will County Courthouse Marker
The reinforced concrete structure was built in 1968 and features first floor 48 degree buttresses which support the larger upper floors. The originally controversial design by architect J.C. Cochrane is at the site of three previous Will County Courthouses. The footprint of the predecessor to the present courthouse is outlined in brick just north of the current structure.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 41° 31.488′ N, 88° 4.926′ W. Marker is in Joliet, Illinois, in Will County. Marker is on West Jefferson Street (U.S. 30) east of U.S. 6. Marker is in front of the courthouse, mounted on a Veterans Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet IL 60432, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Illinois Sesquicentennial Time Capsule (here, next to this marker); Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Benedict Reed (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris Building (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, September 30, 2020
2. Will County Courthouse Marker
Marker is mounted at the base of the Veterans Memorial (plaque is on the right), in front of Will County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
