Page County is named for John Page, who was a captain in the Mexican-American War.
Created: February 24, 1847
County Seat:
Clarinda 1853 – present
County Courthouse – Clarinda
Location: 112 East Main Street / North 16th Street
Built: 1885 – 1887
Style: Italianate
Architect: Foster and Leibbe
Contractor: William Butler
Description: The building faces west and is a two story red colored brick and stone structure. There is a one story stone portico on the first story. The west central section projects from the main building. A wide white colored cornice runs below the projecting eave. The windows on the second story are arched. In the center of the building is a high square white cupola with clock and steep roof having a fenced platform at the top. The roof is hipped. The building was renovated in 1991.
Note: The first courthouse was built in 1853 and was destroyed by fire in 1858. The second courthouse was built in 1856 and the third courthouse was built in 1873 at a cost of $7,456. The present courthouse was constructed at a cost of $71,000 and was remodeled after a fire in 1991.
Courthouses:
E – Taylor County
S – Nodaway County, Missouri and Atchison County, Missouri
W – Fremont County
Photos taken 2008