Heritage destination · Hampton, Iowa
Plan your visit
Location12 1st Avenue NW, Hampton, IA 50441
Plan your visitActive county courthouse; public office access depends on operating hours.
Visitor & historical information ↗Explore Hampton →← Explore Franklin County, Iowa
Hampton · Historic landmark
Franklin County Courthouse
The iconic red-brick and light-stone county courthouse anchoring Hampton’s historic square.
Discover the history
Completed in 1891, the Franklin County Courthouse is known for its Romanesque Revival detailing, distinctive clock tower, and place at the heart of downtown Hampton.
The courthouse is a historic public building, not a museum; visitors can enjoy the exterior and square while respecting county business.
More to see in Hampton
Discover other museums, historic sites and community resources nearby.
Franklin County Historical Museum →Reeve REA Power Plant Museum →G.A.R. Soldiers’ Memorial Hall →Harriman–Nielsen Historic Farm →Leander Reeve Stone House →Franklin County Historic Jail →Historic Windsor Theatre →Hampton Double Square Historic District →Maysville Schoolhouse →Hampton Carnegie Public Library →All historic places →