Lehman & Schmidt designed the Neo-Classical Miami County Courthouse that stands in Peru, Indiana…read more The limestone building was completed n 1910 and stands on a square only four blocks from the Wabash River. On the Southeast side of the building is a bronze replica of the Statue of Liberty. A war memorial stands near the Southwest side of the building. Unfortunately, the building was closed during my visit, so I wasn't able to get interior information. At the local museum, I learned that the current Courthouse is the fourth courthouse structure. (The third Courthouse was designed by Issac Hodgson and was similar to the current castle-type courthouses in Bartholomew and Morgan Counties.) There is dedicated parking on the east side of the building. The Courthouse is another great example of historical architecture in Indiana.

Went here for our marriage license and then to get married and the same security guard helped us…read moreboth times, he was so nice and sweet. The staff were really nice. Every thing went smoothly and fast.

Beautiful place! Quick and easy. Lovely staff the day we were there…read moreJust make sure you research and bring cash.

There is no accurate way to rate this I suppose... hit or miss. So it's just gonna have to be based…read moreupon the first call. If you get a traffic ticket, you can pay it online here: www.lakecountyin.org/tp which is all well and good... it's easy and painless except for the $8.99 transaction fee. Here's the breakdown - Original ticket: Unsafe Lane Change (turn signal) $126.60 Plus transaction fees $8.99 Total amount $135.49 I don't mind paying for convenience... better than driving all the way there, usually during work hours because God forbid they stay open a second past 4 PM. Yay! ticket paid off... (few days later) Gee... I didn't get confirmation if it went through... I think I'll call... 219-755-3570 Person answers with the Lake County (blah blah blah), I say "hell.." interrupted "HOLD" hmmm... ok. 10 minutes later... "Lake County blah blah blah..." try again, I told them about the ticket etc. online payment etc. "The Clerks Office just closed, call back tomorrow... *CLICK*" noooo... that #!@(kR didn't just do that... *looks at phone* "Call Ended" Ohhhh EFFF no!!! so... 'just closed' meant that - TEN FRAKIN' MINUTES AGO IT WAS OPEN !?! - proceeds to recite a long list of expletives. I Called the next morning (today) friendliest nicest person on the phone, with a "Good morning Lake County Court House, how may I help you?" Gave her the details, and wasn't even transferred, put on a 2 minute hold, she picked back up, ticket payment went through, they'll re send confirmation of payment. If I were you, I'd ONLY call in the mornings... it's a trial in patience (and making up new curse words) if you call in the afternoon. 2 stars - 1 for the easy online pay 1 for the morning receptionist

Called this office every day for two weeks. No one answers. Great example of government run…read morebusiness. Total garbage

Beautiful courthouse with restored natural woodwork that is still original. And spiral staircase…read more Great place to go inside see native historic artifacts from the settlement of this area and access to court library. The square is paved with red bricks. I wonder if the bricks are from Thurman, TX?

I've been visiting West Lafayette for many years but never noticed this magnificent fountain until…read moremy visit to the Courthouse in September. The fountain is amazing - my first thought was just "wow". The fountain was designed by Laredo Taft in 1887. The statue honors General Lafayette, the city namesake. His figure stands majestically over the pool below. Panels around the base also honor John Purdue (namesake of Purdue University), an artesian well beneath the fountain, early pioneers of the city, Union solders who fought in the Civil War, and William Digby (founder of Lafayette). The fountain is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Local business workers sat around the fountain eating lunch or reading in the serene setting and the sounds of the fountain water. There is free street parking about a block away. The fountain and Courthouse are definitely worth a visit.

Famous American sculptor Lorado Taft from Illinois was selected to create the magnificent fountain…read moreon the northeast corner of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse. In 1887, the piece was erected on the site and appears to have undergone some TLC along with the courthouse. The main figure atop the fountain is that of the Marquis de Lafayette who was instrumental in helping the inexperienced and underfunded American military during the Revolutionary War. Below that life sized figure, there are four oval reliefs and below that, an octagonal shape with each of the sides bearing an ornate framing around the names of honorees with ties to the city. Honorees are quite varied and include pioneers, soldiers, John Purdue, and William Digby, the town founder. Earlier versions of the courthouse are also honored. Although the honorees may be somewhat random, the overall beauty of the work is fantastic. Review #1410

The Howard County Courthouse sits on Courthouse Square in Kokomo, Indiana. The art deco building…read morewas designed by local architect, Oscar Cook, and retains most of its original grandeur. The building was dedicated October 20, 1937 after a fire destroyed the first courthouse during 1927. The building is constructed of limestone. Bronze relief likenesses of the founder of Kokomo, David Foster and inventor, Elwood Hayes cover the doors on the main entrance. Grand art deco light fixtures stand at the entrances to the building. Local Sheriff Deputies screen visitors prior to entry into the building. The deputies are friendly. This is very much a working courthouse, bustling with activity. The building is not really set up for tourists. But you can walk around. Photography is not allowed in certain rooms and areas. Art deco style war memorials holding the names of those that served stand directly inside the entry and around the foyer. Above the foyer is a beautiful rectangular stained glass window that runs the length of the building. There are three floors plus a basement that house county offices and courtrooms. The County Clerk, Circuit Court, Public Defender and Prosecutor Offices were among the offices. Offices are simple and functional without adornment. Incredible art deco features adorn the staircases and halls throughout the building. Being in the building was like stepping back in time. I loved it. The building was put on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. There are public restrooms in the basement. Parking is free around the square. The building is ADA accessible and has elevators inside. The square around the courthouse is interesting, too. There are few businesses, but the mix of architecture is beautiful. There are also several memorials surrounding the courthouse building including a Civil War memorial.

My whole experience! It was a great day for me to see a staff, and most other employees, that are…read moreoperating/presenting themselves as professionals, who have pride in performing their various duties. The most impressive thing that I noticed, was the perfect "People Skills" that each of them, posess, at every station of operation! It was a JOY, to NOT find "PERSONAL FEELINGS", interferring with the information, directions, etc. THAT says to ME, that the: "kind spirit of love for HUMANITY", is priority. That feature is LACKING, in the majority of most employees, and businesses. Service, not ATTITUDES! Kudos, to Markham Courthouse facility!

I was at the 6th District Cook County Court at Markham, IL on 4-25-2025. I have been there on…read moreseveral occasions, including jury duty service. It was not terribly busy yesterday and I was able to take care of my court business fairly quickly and leave. It seemed to be a fairly slow day (which is not always the case). Telephone calls to the courthouse are best made early in the day, around 11 a.m. and NOT at days' end (4:30 p.m. though it can be earlier). Activity in the courthouse picks up around 2 p.m. The phone system for the most part works okay. If you have a direct number, it really helps. Given the amount of people that come to the courthouse I think the employees are helpful especially in giving directions to courtrooms and other administrative departments. I am a retired legal assistant so some of these items are fairly familiar. I think the various Clerk of Cook County webpages have been updated over the years. They can answer some but not all questions but access to a computer and having an inquiring mind concerning the court computer system and what can be done online and what cannot be done would be required to obtain the needed information. There are some items that an attorney or other legal staffperson would need to be involved in. In some occasions it might be necessary to go to the courthouse to pay fines, pull up documents and get answers to questions if needed. Good luck.