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In 1857, the first courthouse was constructed as a 24 x 30 foot log building. Located about a half a mile north of the present courthouse.
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New courthouse foundation was laid.
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Construction of courthouse was interrupted by a threat of another Indian attack.
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During a singing school event there was an unexpected fire. The cause of the fire was never determined.
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The building was cleared off site to start the building of the third courthouse
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Construction began in September 1890.
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Basement was completed; two cell-jail was added on in the SE corner.
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Electic lights were added.
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Warrants were made to rent a phone for $4.00 a month.
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Jail was completed and the brick jail became unattached and moved south of the courthouse.
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Sanitary sewers were installed.
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A cannon barrel from WW1 was donated.
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Old jail building was demolished and a bigger one was added onto the SE side.
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A replication of the Statue of Liberty was given to the courthouse by boy scouts troop #169.
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Expanded on the west side.
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An elevator was added in the SW corner of the courthouse, adjoining the 1957 and 1973 additions.
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State Fire Marshall issued building code citations for the 1891 courthouse.
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After three failed attempts, a referendum passed for a new $14.9 million courthouse/jail.
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Construction began on the fourth courthouse. Located on the same site as the one chosen in 1859.
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The new Dickinson County Courthouse is completed. Followed by a dedication ceremony.