Waukon in Allamakee County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Allamakee County Court House Museum

Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, December 22, 2007

1. Allamakee County Court House Museum Marker

Inscription. This building was completed in 1861 by the firm of Hale, Jenkins and Pratt at a cost of $13,655. The 40-acre townsite, including the place where the building stands, was donated by the Shattuck Family. The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors turned the building over to the Allamakee County Historical Society in 1964.

Erected by Waukon Wa-Tan-Ye Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 43° 16.227′ N, 91° 28.524′ W. Marker is in Waukon, Iowa, in Allamakee County. Marker is on Allamakee Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waukon IA 52172, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Norwegian House (within shouting distance of this marker); Waukon Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Old Homestead Farm (approx. 14.2 miles away).

Also see . . . Allamakee County Historical Society Museum & Genealogy Research. (Submitted on October 20, 2013, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota.)

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Allamakee County Court House Museum (Old Court House) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, December 22, 2007

2. Allamakee County Court House Museum (Old Court House)

Allamakee County Court House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, December 22, 2007

3. Allamakee County Court House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2013, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 498 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2013, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota.