Improve the coherence of the text: On February 24, 1874 Lewis County officials appropriated $10,000 for construction of the current courthouse. However, proponents of relocating the county seat from Monticello seized the opportunity to press their case.
On February 24, 1874 Lewis County officials appropriated $10,000 for construction of the current courthouse. Proponents of relocating the county seat from Monticello seized the opportunity to press their case.