Courthouse Celebration 100 years in the making!

THE MAJESTIC ROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE was the star of the day during its Centennial Celebration, which was held on Thursday, April 20th. A large crowd gathered for the outdoor program commemorating the structure, faithfully serving the community for the past century.

THE GRANDCHILDREN OF J. D. REED, who served as one of the Rooks County Commissioners in 1921 when construction of the courthouse began, traveled from around the United States to be present at the Centennial Celebration of the building on Thursday, April 20th. Pictured are (from left): Terry Reed, Hillsboro, N.C., John D. Reed, Brooten, Minn., Kathleen Brandt, Sitka, Ak., Lucy Clouse, Hutchinson, Minn., and Roberta Reed Johnson, High Point, N.C. (Les Cunningham of Stockton is a great-grandson of J. D. Reed.)

A LARGE CROWD of past courthouse officials, honored guests and community members were present for the program commemorating the 100th year of the Rooks County Courthouse. The event was held on Thursday, April 20th, exactly 100 years from the day of the Dedication.

Doug Bigge

Mark Osborn

Roger Morris

American Legion Post No. 97 members Mack Palmer, Tim Johnston and Ed Thayer

TEAGANN SHAMBURG, Jada Martin, and Serenity Carpenter listen to Lieutenant Collin Hockett talk about the Rooks County Jail, located on the fourth floor of the courthouse. It served the County for many decades, and was toured by many during the Centennial Celebration of the Rooks County Courthouse.

AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 97 COMMANDER Mack Palmer lights the eternal flame during the Centennial Celebration of the Rooks County Courthouse on Thursday, April 20th. The Post installed the eternal flame in honor of the Rooks County citizens who served in the armed forces.

Annette Smith Reading Courthouse History

Courthouse Cornerstone Plaque

A Centennial Celebration To Remember

VFW Post Members Raising The Flags

Rooks County Commissioners Tim Berland, Kayla Hilbrink and John Ruder, sitting with Magistrate Judge Doug Bigge (behind)

John Ruder

Fr. Leo Blasi

SHS Tiger Band playing patriotic songs during the Centennial Celebration