Rensselaer in Jasper County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jasper County Courthouse
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
1. Jasper County Courthouse Marker
National Register
of
Historical Places
June 16, 1983
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 40° 56.156′ N, 87° 9.06′ W. Marker is in Rensselaer, Indiana, in Jasper County. Marker is at the intersection of West Washington Street and Rensselaer Street, on the right when traveling east on West Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 W Washington St, Rensselaer IN 47978, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jasper County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); James Frederick Hanley (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Cabin in Rensselaer (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Van Rensselaer (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Robert H. Milroy (approx. ¼ mile away); Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Jasper County World War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rensselaer.
Regarding Jasper County Courthouse. Excerpts from the
this page online
The Jasper County Courthouse was erected in 1898 at a total cost of $141,731.94.…
The Jasper County Courthouse has architectural significance in that it is a fine example of Victorian adaptation of the medieval forms of architecture. This style of architecture echoes the unique style used in English Country houses of this period.…
The first architect employed for this building was Alfred Grindle, who later associated himself with Charles R. Weatherhogg, of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Before the building was completed, Mr. Grindle dropped out and Mr. Weatherhogg completed the architectural part of the work. Both Mr. Grindle and Mr. Weatherhogg were greatly influenced by this English style.
Also see . . . Jasper County Courthouse (PDF). National Register nomination for the courthouse, which was listed in 1983. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 9, 2023
2. Jasper County Courthouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
