As it was the only town in the area at that time, Monticello was named the county seat.

The incorporation was successful, and in 1883, Auburn was named the county seat.

However, Windom, a city 18 miles to the south, was named the county seat and housed the courthouse.

In 1858, Hamilton was named the county seat.

That same year, Pittsboro was officially named the county seat.

The North Fork settlement had been named the county seat in 1867.

Early settlers named the first county seat of Hardin after him.

It is a two story frame building that served the county for three years until Logan was named the county seat in 1876.

Media was incorporated in 1850 at the same time that it was named the county seat.

It served the county for three years until Logan was named the county seat.