Ringgold County's first brick courthouse was built in Mount Ayr between 1883 and 1884. The tower was located on the east side of the courthouse and was 102 feet tall. The bell tower also served as a fire alarm and curfew bell. Due to foundation settling and inferior building products, the courthouse was condemned in 1921 and demolished in 1922. Content can be used with the following standards: 8th grade sS 8.25 Iowa Government in a lesson on Iowa government contributions to small towns. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
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