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Woodbury county courthouse
Woodbury county courthouse

The Woodbury County Courthouse is located at 620 Douglas Street in Sioux City, the county seat of Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is regarded as "one of the finest Prairie School buildings in the United States" and has been declared a National Historic Landmark for its architecture. It is used for legal proceedings in the county.

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Woodbury County Courthouse
Douglas Street, Sioux City

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Woodbury County Courthouse

Douglas Street 620
51101 Sioux City
Iowa, United States
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