Hancock County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Hancock County Courthouse
Hancock County Courthouse, at State St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 2, 1981: the first place in Garner to be listed. Only 433 of Iowa’s 2,458 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of County Courthouses in Iowa TR.
What it isCourthouse in Iowa, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 8 MB · National Archives↗Finding Hancock County Courthouse
State St., Garner
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Hancock County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Hancock County Courthouse
Is Hancock County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 2, 1981 (Register number 81000240).
Is Hancock County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Surf Ballroom, 11.1 miles away.
Can you visit Hancock County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Hancock County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 8 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75336488 · Wikidata · old views from Garner’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.