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The district contains a mix of civic and commercial buildings, fraternal clubs, churches, warehouses, automobile-related services, utility companies, theaters, and a newspaper office. The civic buildings include the courthouse, county jail and sheriff's residence, post office, and the public library (both the old and new buildings).
Washington Township is a township in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. [1] In 2021, its population was 1,108. [2] History
1858 drawing of the Washington County Courthouse. Washington was founded in 1839 as the county seat of the newly established Washington County. In 1854 it became the home of a United Presbyterian College, which was dissolved in 1864. As of 2014, the town has celebrated its 175th anniversary, only 5 years behind the oldest city in Iowa, Dubuque ...
Washington Township is a township in Washington County, Iowa, United States. [1] History ... This page was last edited on 5 August 2024, at 01:54 (UTC).
Byal Orchard Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located northeast of Mingo, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. [ 1 ] At the time of its nomination it contained three resources, which included two contributing sites , and one contributing structure . [ 2 ]
The county, still named Slaughter County, became part of Iowa Territory on July 4, 1838, when it was organized. To honor George Washington, the county opted to change its name on January 25, 1839. [5] [6] The first White American colonizers arrived in Washington County in 1835, and began establishing individual domiciles in 1836. A settlement ...
Washington Township, Iowa County, Iowa. 5 languages. ... Washington Township is a township in Iowa County, ... This page was last edited on 22 August 2024, ...
Rather than enlarge the existing building, city officials decided to construct a new post office. Congressman Thomas J. B. Robinson led the effort to secure a more appropriate postal facility. Officials determined that the new building would function as both a post office and courthouse, and the building continues to serve these purposes today. [2]