Iowa's Courthouses: Scott County

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South entrance of original building. Scott County Courth House is engraved in stone above the doors. Southwest corner of the courthouse – shows entrance on new addition. Raised text "Scott County Courthouse & Jail" above the doors, with black glass walls behind
Closer view of the entrance - shows flags in the circle drive.
Built in 1955 by Dougher, Rich & Woodburn; Arthur Ebeling, Associate Architect
Addition approved 2004: Larrison & Associates
Memorial stone for Col. Geoge Davenport, for whom the city was names.

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Scott County Website

Iowa Judicial Branch: Scott County Courthouse History
Information on 1955 courthouse: Quad City Memory
Scott County and courthouse history: My Iowa Genealogy
Postcard images, including views of 1886 and 1955 original Courthouse: Courthousehistory.com

Photos were taken October 4,  2008 at 6:00 p.m. Fortunately, the new entrance faced the late afternoon light.