Des Moines County Court House, Burlington

Name: Des Moines County Court House
Address: 501 N 4th St, Burlington, United States

#12 among attractions in Burlington

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The Des Moines County Court House located in Burlington, Iowa, United States, was built in 1940. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 as a part of the PWA-Era County Courthouses of Iowa Multiple Properties Submission. The courthouse is the fourth structure to house court functions and county administration. ()

Built: 1940 (84 years ago)Coordinates: 40°48'44"N, 91°6'4"W

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501 N 4th StBurlington United States

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Des Moines County Court House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great River Bridge, German Methodist Episcopal Church, Church of St. John the Baptist, Burlington Memorial Auditorium.

~760 ftE
Bridge
Great River Bridge, Burlington
4 min walk • The Great River Bridge is an asymmetrical, single tower cable-stayed bridge over the Mississippi River. It carries U.S. Route 34 from Burlington, Iowa to the town of Gulf Port, Illinois.
~1020 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
German Methodist Episcopal Church, Burlington
5 min walk • The German Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as St. Paul's German Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic church building in Burlington, Iowa, United States. The German Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in Burlington in 1845.
0.5 miSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of St. John the Baptist, Burlington
13 min walk • The Church of St. John the Baptist is an historic church building located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. Together with St.
~1210 ftS
40°48'32"N • 91°5'60"W
Burlington Memorial Auditorium, Burlington
6 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
~970 ftSW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
First Congregational Church, Burlington
5 min walk • First Congregational Church is located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The church is also a contributing property in the Heritage Hill Historic District.
~1240 ftW
Historic walking areas, Street
Snake Alley, Burlington
7 min walk • Snake Alley is a street located in Burlington, Iowa, which was built in 1894. In 2017, Ripley's Believe It or Not! recognized the street as "Unbelievably Crooked" and the #1 Odd Spot in their Odd Spots Across America Campaign.
1.1 miSE
Bridge
Burlington Rail Bridge, Burlington
27 min walk • The Burlington Bridge is a vertical-lift railroad bridge across the Mississippi River between Burlington, Iowa, and Gulfport, Illinois, United States.
~1060 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Christ Episcopal Church, Burlington
6 min walk • Christ Episcopal Church, or simply Christ Church, is an historic church building located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. It is a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, and is a contributing property in the Heritage Hill Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1070 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Capitol Theater of Burlington Iowa, Burlington
6 min walk • The Capitol Theater was a 700-seat theater in Burlington, Iowa. Opened in 1937, with the first showing being Mark Twain's classic "The Prince and the Pauper". The theater was both a movie theater and an auditorium used for performances. The theater closed in March 1977, the final showing was the Stephen King horror classic "Carrie".
~440 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Paul's Catholic Church, Burlington
3 min walk • St. Paul's Catholic Church is an historic church building located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. Together with the Church of St. John the Baptist in Burlington and St Mary's Church in West Burlington it forms Divine Mercy parish, which is a part of the Diocese of Davenport.
~410 ftN
Library
Burlington Public Library, Burlington
2 min walk • The Burlington Public Library is a public library located in Burlington, Iowa, United States. It dates back to 1868. The library is currently located on Court Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Des Moines County Court House?

Nearby attractions include Burlington Public Library, Burlington (2 min walk), St. Paul's Catholic Church, Burlington (3 min walk), Great River Bridge, Burlington (4 min walk), Schramm Building, Burlington (4 min walk).

How to get to Des Moines County Court House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Des Moines County Court House:

Train

Burlington (12 min walk)