Medina in Medina County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Original Court House and Jail
Erected 1821
Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 11, 2021
1. Original Court House and Jail Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 41° 8.343′ N, 81° 51.857′ W. Marker is in Medina, Ohio, in Medina County. It is at the intersection of West Liberty Street (Ohio Route 18/57) and South Court Street (U.S. 42), on the left when traveling west on West Liberty Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 S Court St, Medina OH 44256, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Original Court House (here, next to this marker); American House Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II 57 Millimeter Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); First Site of the A. I. Root Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Donald J. Pease (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Phoenix Block (about 400 feet away); Medina Town Hall & Engine House (about 500 feet away); Medina County Courthouse (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medina.
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Photographed by Tom Bosse, June 11, 2021
2. Original Court House and Jail
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2021, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
