Decatur County Courthouse
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About Decatur County Courthouse
Decatur County Courthouse, at 9th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 2, 1981. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Renaissance, as it does for 17 other Iowa listings. 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 · 12 MB · National Archives↗Finding Decatur County Courthouse
9th St., Leon
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Decatur County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Decatur County Courthouse
Is Decatur County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 2, 1981 (Register number 81000233).
Is Decatur County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Decatur 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 Decatur County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 12 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 75336306 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.