 The current courthouse was designed by architects Arthur LaBelle and Burt L. French , who were from nearby Marion , Indiana . The building ’ s architectural style is Richardsonian Romanesque , which was popular during the second half of the 19th century . The large corner tower of the building is the tallest structure in the downtown commercial district . Considered " the county 's most outstanding landmark " , the structure is often pictured on web sites associated with the area , and continues to house local government over 100 years after its construction . 
