National Register of Historic Places

Warren County Court House

Indianola, Iowa
Listed
September 23, 2019
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03000818

About this property

The Warren County Courthouse is located in Indianola, Iowa, United States. The courthouse that was built in 1939 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 2003 as a part of the PWA-Era County Courthouses of IA Multiple Properties Submission. It was the third building the county has used for court functions and county administration. The building was demolished in the summer of 2019 and removed from the NRHP in September of the same year. A new courthouse and justice center is expected to be completed in 2022.

Location

Indianola, Iowa
41.36115, -93.56165
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Warren County Court House listed on the National Register?

Warren County Court House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 2019.

What type of historic resource is Warren County Court House?

Warren County Court House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Warren County Court House?

The period of significance for Warren County Court House is recorded as the industrial era.

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