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

Dent County Courthouse

Block 11

Photographed by Thomas Smith, June 26, 2024

1. Dent County Courthouse Marker

Inscription.

An earlier log courthouse, built about 1851 or 1852, was Dent County's first. It was located on the Wingfield farm northeast of Salem. In 1852-1853, a courthouse was built south of the present courthouse. The building measured about 20'x40', and was built by J.T. Garvin for $800. It was burned during the Civil War. The next courthouse, built in 1864, also fell victim to fire in May 1866. The beautiful Victorian courthouse - which is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places was built in 1870 for $15,500.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 37° 38.726′ N, 91° 32.168′ W. Marker is in Salem, Missouri, in Dent County. It is at the intersection of East Fourth Street and North Main Street, on the left when traveling east on East Fourth Street. The marker is behind the Dent County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 N Main St, Salem MO 65560, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Missouri. It

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is also in the American Ozarks,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Craig Plaza (a few steps from this marker); VIP Properties - Block 10 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Salem (within shouting distance of this marker); Greene's Jewelry Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Vandivort Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Dent County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dent Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Hen Café (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Photographed by Thomas Smith, June 26, 2024

2. Dent County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2024, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.