Kiene & Bradley Architects of Topeka, Kansas designed the courthouse in the Modern style.

The courthouse is located on landscaped grounds in the city's center.

To the left of the entrance is a highly stylized sculpture of Lady Justice affixed to the wall.

The county seat was moved from LeRoy to Burlington in 1866 and the first courthouse was erected.

The second courthouse was built in 1901 by Betts & Company and designed by J. C. Holland.