Morton County is named for Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton ( 1823-1877 ), who was governor of Indiana during the Civil War and a United States Senator.
Created: January 8, 1873
County Seat:
Mandan 1881 – present
County Courthouse – Mandan
Location: 210 2nd Avenue Northwest / 1st Street Northwest
Built: 1954 – 1955
Style: Modern
Architect: Foss and Company Architects
Contractor: John W Larson
Description: The building faces west and is a three story buff colored brick, concrete and glass structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of the city. There is a two story wing on the west side with the main entrance along the south side. The three story building on the east side extends north and south. The roof line is flat. The building was renovated in 1997 to 1998. The architect was Al Fitterer of Mandan and the contractor was Associated Builders.
Note: The previous courthouse was designed by Buechner & Orth and constructed in 1885. The building was destroyed by fire in 1941.
County Administration – Mandan
Location: 210 2nd Avenue Northwest / 1st Street Northwest
Built: 1990 – 1992
Style: Modern
Architect: Al Fitterre of Mandan
Contractor: Bailey Construction, Inc.
Description: The building faces west and is a reddish colored brick, concrete and glass structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of the city. The roof line is flat. The building is located on the north side of the courthouse.
Courthouses:
N – Mercer County and Oliver County
E – Burleigh County and Emmonds County
S – Sioux County and Grant County
W – Stark County
County Courthouse
County Administration
Photos taken 2007 and 2009