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Jefferson County Iowa Map, 1871

Jefferson County Iowa Map, 1871

Maybe you’ve seen this map on a restaurant wall or museum?  Well, the library of congress keeps a high res version of this on their website.  You can zoom all the way in and see more detail than ever before.  Hope you enjoy it as much as us. Here’s the...
Maasdam Barns

Maasdam Barns

The Maasdam Barns are emblematic of the entrepreneurial spirit, which has characterized Jefferson County, Iowa, for well over a century. The Maasdam Barns Preservation Committee was formed in 2005 to preserve the Evergreen Ridge Stock Farm, which had been a...
Brand New Website!

Brand New Website!

Welcome to our new online presence.  In June of 2023, Jefferson County, Iowa got an entirely new website.  We hope this new website dramatically improves the user experience and access to information and services.  Thank you to Kevin Riley (Riley Designs) for a...
Courtroom Renovation Dedication

Courtroom Renovation Dedication

The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to renovate and remodel the Jefferson County courtroom in the courthouse. Renovation and remodeling included a new, more efficient heating and cooling system, a lobby for waiting, and limited access to the...
Courtroom Renovation Photos, May 20, 2010

Courtroom Renovation Photos, May 20, 2010

Work on the fixtures continues in the courtroom, and the Assessor’s office is ready for move-in day. It should all be ready for Dedication Day. Photos by Josie Hannes Design Dick Reed appears satisfied with the progress. All should be ready in time for the...
Jefferson County Courthouse Exterior Photos

Jefferson County Courthouse Exterior Photos

Completed in 1893, this replacement courthouse was built in the fashionable Richardsonian Romanesque style. The design centered on a 142-foot high corner clock tower, but the top and some other details were removed in 1949 because of a violent wind storm. In Nov. 2004...

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