Sigourney in Keokuk County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Court of Keokuk County and Keokuk County Court House
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2015
1. Court of Keokuk County and Keokuk County Court House Marker
1844
The first court, Judge Joseph Williams presiding, convened in Sigourney on July 1, 1844, in a log cabin 12 feet by 16 feet, built by S. A. James, Clerk of the District Court, on the south side of the Public Square, on Lot 4 of Block 4.
Keokuk County Court House
1844 - 1845
The first court house was built in Sigourney during the years 1844-1845. The building was 20 feet by 24 feet, built of logs, and was located on the north side of the Public Square, on Lot 5 of Block 5.
Erected 1926 by James McElwee Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1844.
Location. 41° 19.983′ N, 92° 12.257′ W. Marker is in Sigourney, Iowa, in Keokuk County. Marker is on Jefferson Street north of Marion Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the SE grounds of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 South Main Street, Sigourney IA 52591, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Also see . . .
1. Welcome to Keokuk County, Iowa. County website (Submitted on November 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Judge Joseph Williams. "The Annals of Iowa" Volume 7, Number 3 (1905) entry (Submitted on November 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2015
2. Court of Keokuk County and Keokuk County Court House Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, January 10, 2021
3. Judge Joseph Williams
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 251 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
