October of 1843, Term of the Van Buren County Court, the initial and detailed plans for a new Courthouse to be built of wood but later modified to be built of brick. The build was awarded to Mr. Nathan F. Trogden in April of 1844 and to begin building July of 1845. Over the years, renovations have taken place, but this old courthouse now serves as the county’s museum.  

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