Wright County Courthouse marks 100th anniversary with historical program

Feb 27, 2025

A centennial program in Clarion traced the Wright County Courthouse's history from early settlement to a 1991 dedication, highlighting the 1891 construction vote, later restorations, the clock-tower installation and a 50-year time capsule.

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The Wright County Courthouse celebrated its 100th anniversary with a narrated program that traced the building’s origins, early county organization and milestones in Clarion, Iowa. Presenter summarized that the courthouse cornerstone was laid in 1891 and said the event was intended "purely that of sharing pictures of the past."

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