Polk County Courthouse, Des Moines

Name: Polk County Courthouse
Address: 500 Mulberry St, Des Moines, 50309-4214, United States
Telephone: +1 515-286-3772

#23 among attractions in Des Moines

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The Polk County Courthouse located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, was built in 1906. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource. The courthouse is the third building the county has used for court functions and county administration. ()

Built: 1906 (118 years ago)Coordinates: 41°35'5"N, 93°37'25"W

Address

500 Mulberry StDowntown Des MoinesDes Moines 50309-4214 United States

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+1 515-286-3772

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Polk County Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Principal Park, Wells Fargo Arena, HUB Tower, Younker Brothers Department Store.

0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Principal Park, Des Moines
13 min walk • Principal Park, formerly Sec Taylor Stadium, is a minor league baseball stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. It is the home field of the International League's Iowa Cubs.
0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
15 min walk • Wells Fargo Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa Events Center, the arena opened on July 12, 2005, at a cost of $117 million.
~750 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
HUB Tower, Des Moines
4 min walk • The HUB Tower is a high-rise office building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 325 feet in height. It is tied with the EMC Insurance Building for the title of the 6th-tallest building in the city.
~970 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Younker Brothers Department Store, Des Moines
5 min walk • The Younker Brothers Department Store is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
0.8 miW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines
21 min walk • Hoyt Sherman Place, the home of Hoyt Sherman, was built in 1877 and is located in Des Moines, Iowa.
~820 ftNE
Skyscraper
Plaza Building, Des Moines
4 min walk • The Plaza Building, also known as The Plaza Condominiums, is a high-rise condominium building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The building rises 25 floors and 340 feet in height.
~1280 ftNE
Civic center, Theater, Concert hall
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Des Moines
7 min walk • The Des Moines Civic Center is a 2,744-seat performing arts center belonging to Des Moines Performing Arts located in Des Moines, Iowa. It has been Iowa's largest theater since it opened on June 10, 1979, and is used for concerts, Broadway shows, ballets, and other special events.
~1280 ftNE
Romanesque architecture
Homestead Building, Des Moines
7 min walk • The Homestead Building, also known as the Martin Hotel, is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Smith & Gage, it was built in two stages. The eastern one-third was completed in 1893 and the western two-thirds was completed in 1905.
0.4 miNE
41°35'17"N • 93°37'0"W
Simon Estes Amphitheater, Des Moines
11 min walk • Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater
~1190 ftNW
Skyscraper
Liberty Building, Des Moines
6 min walk • The Liberty Building is a historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It has been a downtown landmark since 1923.
~800 ftE
Romanesque architecture
Seth Richards Commercial Block, Des Moines
4 min walk • The Seth Richards Commercial Block, also known as the Lederer-Strauss Building, is an historic building located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Its construction represents the transition of Court Avenue from a retail center to the city's wholesale district.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Polk County Courthouse open?

Polk County Courthouse is open:

Monday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8 am - 2:30 pm
Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Polk County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include Seth Richards Commercial Block, Des Moines (4 min walk), Plaza Building, Des Moines (4 min walk), Equitable Building, Des Moines (5 min walk), Liberty Building, Des Moines (6 min walk).

How to get to Polk County Courthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Polk County Courthouse:

Bus

Platform D • Lines: 7 (2 min walk)
Platform K • Lines: 60 (3 min walk)