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The Moniteau County Courthouse in California, Missouri, is a historic civic landmark constructed between 1867 and 1868 to replace an earlier courthouse destroyed by fire, reflecting the county’s post–Civil War growth and stability. Designed in a Classical Revival style, the two-story red brick building features a prominent curved portico supported by Corinthian columns, a symmetrical façade, and a distinctive cupola that crowns the structure and emphasizes its civic importance. A major renovation in 1905 elevated the dome, modified the roofline, and updated interior spaces while preserving the courthouse’s original architectural character. Still in active use today, the building remains the centerpiece of the Moniteau County Courthouse Square and a symbol of local government and architectural heritage.