Johnson County Courthouse, Iowa City

Name: Johnson County Courthouse
Address: Iowa City, United States

#18 among attractions in Iowa City

Tower, Romanesque architecture, Shingle style architecture

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The Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City, Iowa, the county seat of Johnson County, was completed in 1901; it was the second courthouse to stand at this location. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. ()

Built: 1899 (125 years ago)Coordinates: 41°39'22"N, 91°32'7"W

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Downtown Iowa CityIowa City United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Kinnick Stadium, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Old Capitol Museum, Old Capitol Mall.

0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport complex, Sport
Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City
22 min walk • Kinnick Stadium is a stadium located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the home stadium of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes football team.
1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City
29 min walk • Carver-Hawkeye Arena, a beacon for sports enthusiasts, stands proudly in Iowa City, Iowa. This multifunctional arena, known for its distinctive design and electric atmosphere, is a hub for the University of Iowa's basketball, wrestling, and volleyball teams.
~1910 ftN
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Old Capitol Museum, Iowa City
10 min walk • The Iowa Old Capitol Building is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was once the main government building for the state of Iowa, and it now stands as the most prominent landmark at the center of the University of Iowa's campus. The building was depicted on the 1946 Iowa Centennial commemorative half dollar.
~1170 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Old Capitol Mall, Iowa City
6 min walk • The Old Capitol Mall is a shopping mall in the downtown area of Iowa City, Iowa. Located across the street from the south-east corner of the Pentacrest, the Old Capitol Mall was a convenient shopping center for University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff. It was originally anchored by JCPenney and Younkers, and over 70 stores.
0.4 miN
Museum, Academic building, Natural history museum
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, Iowa City
11 min walk • The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, Iowa. The museum was founded in 1858 by instruction of the Iowa General Assembly as the Cabinet of Natural History. It is housed within Macbride Hall, located in the Pentacrest area of the university campus.
~1750 ftN
Shopping, Bookshop
Prairie Lights, Iowa City
9 min walk • Prairie Lights is an independent bookstore in downtown Iowa City, Iowa, founded in 1978, by Jim Harris.
~1180 ftNE
Shopping, Playground, Shopping centre
Ped Mall, Iowa City
6 min walk • The Ped Mall, also known as the Pedestrian Mall, is a pedestrian mall located in downtown Iowa City, Iowa, near the University of Iowa campus. Officially named City Plaza it was completed in 1979 as the centerpiece of the city’s urban renewal project. Landscaping was completed the following year.
0.5 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Mary's Church and Rectory, Iowa City
13 min walk • St. Mary's Catholic Church, also known as St. Mary of the Visitation Church, is a parish church of the Diocese of Davenport which is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. The church building and rectory were listed together on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
~1560 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Englert Theatre, Iowa City
8 min walk • Englert Theatre in Iowa City, Iowa, is a renovated vaudeville-era playhouse now serving as a community arts center and 725-seat performance venue. It is owned and operated year around by Englert Civic Theatre, a non-profit art organization. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
0.4 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa City
11 min walk • Congregational United Church of Christ is located in the downtown area of Iowa City, Iowa, United States near the campus of the University of Iowa. The congregation was organized in 1856 and the church building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~1070 ftN
Theater
Coldren Opera House, Iowa City
6 min walk • The Coldren Opera House is a former theater that operated in Iowa City, Iowa from 1877 until its closure in 1912.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Johnson County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include Coldren Opera House, Iowa City (6 min walk), University of Iowa, Iowa City (6 min walk), Plaza Towers East, Iowa City (7 min walk), Iowa City Public Library, Iowa City (7 min walk).

How to get to Johnson County Courthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Johnson County Courthouse:

Bus

Seamans Center - Stop 1051 • Lines: Blue Route, Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm (7 min walk)
Main Library - Stop 1050 • Lines: Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm, Red Route (7 min walk)