Cynthiana in Harrison County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Harrison County Courthouse

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 19, 2021

1. Harrison County Courthouse Marker

Inscription.

Harrison County Courthouse
Cynthiana, Ky 41031

Court Square given to county by Robert Harrison 1792
Third and present courthouse erected 1853
Original contractor, John Huddleston
Clock and bell added 1856
North and south wings added 1914
Architect John T. Gillig
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 1974
Cynthiana named after Robert Harrison’s two daughters - Cynthia and Anna

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 38° 23.366′ N, 84° 17.862′ W. Marker is in Cynthiana, Kentucky, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 62) and Pike Street (Kentucky Route 32), on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. The marker is on the front porch of the Harrison County Courthouse, to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 S Main Street, Cynthiana KY 41031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harrison County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Civil War in Cynthiana, Kentucky (here, next to this marker); North / South (here, next to this marker); Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this

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marker); Harrison County World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Destroyers-USS Cassin (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrison County World War II/Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to the September 11, 2001 Attack on America (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cynthiana.

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 19, 2021

2. Harrison County Courthouse Marker

Harrison County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker

3. Harrison County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 272 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 5, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 3. submitted on May 6, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.