Paw Paw Township in Van Buren County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Van Buren County Courthouse - 212 E. Paw Paw St.
Built 1901
— Historical Walking Tour —
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 9, 2023
1. Van Buren County Courthouse - 212 E. Paw Paw St. Marker
Inscription.
Van Buren County Courthouse - 212 E. Paw Paw St.. Built 1901. 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.
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. Marker 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.
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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.
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 81 times since then and 26 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.