Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Old Lake County Courthouse, 1878
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 29, 2009
1. The Old Lake County Courthouse, 1878 Marker
The Old Courthouse has been, since its erection in 1878, a landmark in Lake County, Indiana. Construction of the central portion, including the clock tower, began with 500,000 hand-kilned bricks from the Henry Wise Brickyard in Crown Point, combining several aspects of Romanesque and Georgian styles of architecture. North and south wings were added to the original structure in 1907 and 1928.
The Old Lake County Courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 41° 25.045′ N, 87° 21.873′ W. Marker is in Crown Point, Indiana, in Lake County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 231), on the left. Marker is on the east grounds of the former county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crown Point IN 46307, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Crown Point World War II Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Center 1908 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lake County Sheriff's House and Jail 1882 (about 600 feet away); W.W.II Triangle Memorial
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Also see . . . Grand Old Lady - The Lake County Courthouse. (Submitted on February 21, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 29, 2009
2. The Old Lake County Courthouse East Entrance and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 29, 2009
3. The Old Lake County Courthouse
From corner of Main and Joliet Streets, looking northwest.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 29, 2009
4. The Old Lake County Courthouse East Entrance
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 29, 2009
5. The Old Lake County Courthouse
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 29, 2009
6. The Old Lake County Courthouse NRHP Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 29, 2009
7. The Old Lake County Courthouse Sponsor Marker
On bottom of marker pole.
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 12, 2011
8. East Entrance Lake County Courthouse & Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 12, 2011
9. North/East Corner - - Old Lake County Courthouse
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 12, 2011
10. South/East Corner - - Old Lake County Courthouse
Photographed By Al Wolf, June 12, 2011
11. South/West Corner - - Old Lake County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,454 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 21, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on June 15, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.
