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Iowa County Court House

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The second Iowa County Court House, built in 1842 and used as such until 1861. The building was torn down in 1913.

Date Created:
1905

Publication Information

Date Created
1905

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
16 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PF Mineral Point.30

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013T26
Legacy ID
WHi 37528

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