Paw Paw Township in Van Buren County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Van Buren County Courthouse - 212 E. Paw Paw St.

Built 1901

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Van Buren County Courthouse - 212 E. Paw Paw St. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 9, 2023

1. Van Buren County Courthouse - 212 E. Paw Paw St. Marker

Inscription. On Saturday, September 2, 1901, a vast crowd assembled to witness the laying of the cornerstone for the new courthouse. The courthouse was to be a fine example of American Neoclassical architecture. The architect was Claire Allen from Jackson, MI. Neoclassism sought to embody the new country's democratic ideals. Such buildings with eloquent temple fronts and noble interiors were once prominent across the nation. Upon entering such a building, citizens knew intuitively that this was the physical embodiment of the majesty of the law.

Erected by Paw Paw Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1901.

Location. 42° 12.995′ N, 85° 53.409′ W. Marker is in Paw Paw, Michigan, in Van Buren County. It is in Paw Paw Township. It is on East Paw Paw Street near South Kalamazoo Street (Michigan Route 40), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 East Paw Paw Street, Paw Paw MI 49079, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan

and specifically in one of the Lake Michigan Shore counties. It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Van Buren County / Van Buren County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Service Gun (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Service Gun

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(a few steps from this marker); Paw Paw Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library - 129 S. Kalamazoo St. (within shouting distance of this marker); Paw Paw Trees (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Original Permanent Record Storage (about 300 feet away); The Coterie Club - 200 S. Kalamazoo St. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paw Paw.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Van Buren County Courthouse Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 9, 2023

2. Van Buren County Courthouse Cornerstone

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 9, 2023

3. Van Buren County Courthouse - 212 E. Paw Paw St. Marker

The marker is located just to the right of the State of Michigan marker with the same name.

Van Buren County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 9, 2023

4. Van Buren County Courthouse

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 9, 2023

5. Van Buren County Courthouse

Sheldon and Oradell Rupert Memorial Clock with cupola sits atop the Courthouse.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 9, 2023

6. Van Buren County Courthouse

This is the original courthouse which was relocated to make room for the current building.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 375 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 11, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.