O'Brien County Courthouse:
In 1860, a log courthouse was built on a farm for about $2,000 in O'Brien County. For some reason, it was later moved and reassembled in a different rural setting. There it would be used as a school, blacksmith shop, and a stable.
The second courthouse was finished in April of 1874 at a cost of $2,000. This was built in the new county seat of Primghar. This building was replaced in 1887 by a 50 by 54 foot courthouse built for $6,000. An addition was added in 1902 to satisfy the county's growing needs. This courthouse was sold for just over $400 and became a residence.
The present courthouse was built in 1915 for $159,000. It is a large structure of classic design, faces with buff Bedford limestone. The inside hallways are made of Italian marble and the handrails are finished in bronze.
Information provided by Iowa Judicial Branch
Contact Information:
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O'Brien County Assessor
P.O. Box 446
Primghar, Iowa 51245
Phone: 712. 957.3205
Fax : 712.957.8014
Email: assess@tcaexpress.net
O'Brien County Auditor
Barbara Rohwer
P.O. Box M
Primghar, Iowa 51245
Phone: 712.957.3225
Email: brienaud@tcaexpress.net
O'Brien County Conservation
4931 Yellow Ave.
Peterson, Iowa 51047
Phone: 712.295.7200
Email: occb@iowatelecom.net
O'Brien County Economic Development
P.O. Box 616
Primghar, Iowa 51245
Phone: 712.957.1313
Fax: 712.957.3015
Email: ocedc@tcaexpress.net
O'Brien Co. Emergency Management
240 1st St. N.E.
P.O. Box 482
Primghar, Iowa 51245
Phone: 712.757.4305
Fax: 712.757.5445
Email: obcema@iowatelecom.net
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O'Brien County Engineers Office
Steve Struble, P.E.
Phone: 712.957.3425
Fax: 712.957.4740
Email: obrieng@tcaexpress.net
O'Brien County Dept. of Public Health
Lisa Youngers
155 S. Hayes
Primghar, Iowa 51245
Phone: 712.957.0105
Fax: 712.957.0105
Email: phnurse2@tcaexpress.net
O'Brien County Recorder
Kurt Brown
P.O. Box 340
Primghar, Iowa 51245
Phone: 712.957.3045
Fax: 712.957.3046
Email: obrecord@tcaexpress.net
O'Brien County Sheriff
Michael Anderson
240 1st St. NE
P.O. Box 260
Primghar, Iowa 51245-0260
Phone: 712.757.3415
Email: obcadmin@tcaexpress.net
O'Brien County Treasurer
Sylvia Nikles
P.O. Box 310
Primghar, Iowa 51245
Phone: 712.957.4185
Email: obctreas@tcaexpress.net
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