Rochester in Fulton County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fulton County Courthouses
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
1. Fulton County Courthouses Marker
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Since its organization in 1836 Fulton County has erected three Courthouses to be the seat of its government.
The first was built in 1837 directly west of the present Courthouse. It was wooden, 24x20 feet in size and cost $750. The Second, constructed in 1847 on the Courthouse Square, was 44x60 feet, of brick in the Greek Revival style, and cost $6,000.
The present Courthouse, 111x116 feet, was completed in August, 1896, at a cost of $160,000 including furnishings and preparation of grounds. It was designed in Richardsonian Romanesque style by A. W. Rush and Son of Grand Rapids, Mich. General contractor was J. E. Gibson of Logansport. The exterior is Bedford limestone.
County commissioners in charge of the project were Asa Deweese of Liberty Township, Nathaniel Dudgeon of Richland Township and Thomas Lovatt of Rochester Township. The cornerstone was laid September 19, 1895, by the Grand Master of the Indiana masonic Lodge. It is found at the northeast corner of the second floor.
The 10 stone figures of guardian lions that surround the building are unique among the many Indiana courthouses constructed
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In 1962 the Courthouse Square was landscaped with trees through the efforts of the Rochester Women’s Club.
Erected 1995 by Courthouse Centennial Celebration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1984.
Location. 41° 3.933′ N, 86° 12.916′ W. Marker is in Rochester, Indiana, in Fulton County. Marker is on Main Street north of East 9th Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the exterior of the West Entrance (inner edge) of the Fulton County Courthouse in Rochester, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester IN 46975, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Revolutionary War Memorial (here, next to this marker); W. W. I War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Potawatomi "Trail of Death" (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll - Fulton County Indiana (within shouting distance of this marker); The Underground Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Rochester College (within shouting distance
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
2. Wide View - - Fulton County Courthouses Marker
The marker can be seen on (West) courthouse exterior - on the inner edge at the front entrance doors. (Almost dead center in the photo.)
Also see . . . Fulton County Courthouses. "American Courthouses" entry. (Submitted on December 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
3. " Lions " - - South Side - Fulton County Courthouse
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4. " Lion " - - West Side - Fulton County Courthouse
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
5. Plaque on Obverse of West Side " Lion " Base - - Time Capsule
Text reads: ""In celebration of the national bicentennial Rochester Rotary Club placed a Time Capsule in the base of this lion, to be opened
July 4, 2076
This plaque donated to mark the Time Capsule location in celebration of Roatary International's centennial February 23, 2005""
Photographed By Courtesy:: Carly C. Kindig, September 5, 2010
6. North/East Corner - - Fulton County Courthouse
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7. South/West Corner - - Fulton County Courthouse
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8. South/East Corner - - Fulton County Courthouse
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9. Rededication & Significant Renovations - - - Plaque
At the West Entrance also hangs this plaque. (Items of interest: "Fulton County Courthouse. . . . This building is rededicated to the faithrul service of the citizens of Fulton County, Indiana. . . . January 31, 2002. . . . Significant Renovations 2001-2002. . ."
Courtesy:: Indiana Historical Society, 1896
10. Fulton County Courthouse - - 1896
Considering the date of the photo, this may have been taken during the Dedication of the "New Courthouse - 1896".
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,166 times since then and 70 times this year. Last updated on September 18, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 10, 2010, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. 10. submitted on January 8, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
