Grant County is named for Ulysses Simpson Grant ( 1822-1885 ), who was president of the United States, from 1869 to 1877.
Surrounding County Courthouses:
N – Roberts County
E – Big Stone County, Minnesota and Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota
S – Deuel County and Codington County
W – Codington County and Day County
Created: January 8, 1873 
County Seat:
Inkpa City 1878 – 1881
Milbank 1881 – present
County Courthouse – Milbank
Location: 210 East 5th Avenue / Main Street
Built: 1917 – 1918
Style: Classical Revival
Architect: Charles E Bell
Contractor: J B Evans Construction Company of Mexico, Missouri
Description: The building faces north and is a three story gray stone and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Milbank and is constructed of concrete, limestone, asphalt and copper. The north front has six columns rising from the second story to the top of the third story. The east and west wings project and have pediments at the roof line. A balustrade runs along the roof line. In the center is a gold colored dome. Stone columns rise from the second to third stories. The large courtroom is located on the east side of the third story. The room is wainscoted with wood paneling. Coupled, fluted pilasters rise from the wainscoting around the room. The pilasters are topped with thin Ionic order capitals carrying a geometric design. Between the pilasters (above the wainscoting) are three framed, stenciled panels. These are topped with a single, framed rectangular panel. Above the judge fs bench is a mural of three classically attired women. On the east side is the one story Detention Center constructed in 1972.
See: The architect Charles E Bell of Minneapolis, Minnesota designed many courthouses.
History: The county was created in 1873 and Inkpa City was selected as the county seat in 1878 when the county was organized. The first courthouse was erected in Inkpa City ( Big Stone ) after 1878. The courthouse burned in 1881 and the county seat was moved to Milbank. The second courthouse was built. The third and present courthouse was constructed in 1917 to 1918.
County Courthouse – Milbank
Photos taken 2007, 2016 and 2018