The current courthouse in Trenton was built from 1903 to 1905 at a cost of $57,000.
The building was dedicated Oct. 25, 1905
![picture showing the northwest corner of the courthouse](https://grundycountymo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/courthouse-current.jpg)
The courthouse, which still serves as the Grundy County temple of justice, is on the same block as the first courthouse (Figure 2). Constructed of Bedford stone, the building measures 79 by 84 feet. Height to the cornice is 45 feet and to the top of the tower, 106 feet. There are alternating courses of rough and smooth stones; the rough courses extend inward, becoming an integral part of the wall. There are three stories and four entrances. The circuit Court room is 31 by 52 feet. Although the task was difficult, court officials managed to keep costs very close to the $60,000 figure.
Missouri courthouses – University of Missouri Extension
![picture showing old Grundy county jail, now prosecutors office](https://grundycountymo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/24030__1000x1000_0483m09.jpg)
![picture showing entrance to the main courtroom](https://grundycountymo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/58468__1000x1000_2317mk23.jpg)
![picture showing stairs to 1st floor landing and main street doors](https://grundycountymo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/58466__1000x1000_2315mk23.jpg)
![picture showing stairs to 2nd floor landing](https://grundycountymo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/58464__1000x1000_2313mk23.jpg)
![picture showing 1st floor staircase](https://grundycountymo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/58463__1000x1000_2312mk23.jpg)
![picture showing grounds and northeast corner of courthouse](https://grundycountymo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/58462__1000x1000_2306mk23.jpg)
![picture showing tree and southeast corner of courthouse](https://grundycountymo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/24027__1000x1000_0480m09.jpg)
![picture showing main street doors to courthouse](https://grundycountymo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/24026__1000x1000_0478m09.jpg)
![picture showing world war memorial statue and north side of courthouse](https://grundycountymo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/24025__1000x1000_0479m09.jpg)
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