Waynesburg in Greene County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Greene County’s First Courthouse
Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 27, 2021
1. Greene County’s First Courthouse Marker
1797-1800
Restored-2002
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.
Location. 39° 53.709′ N, 80° 11.083′ W. Marker is in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, in Greene County. Marker is on East Greene Street (U.S. 19) just west of North Woods, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 E Greene St, Waynesburg PA 15370, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greene County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Widely known as the Birthplace of Rain Day (about 700 feet away); Greene County World War I Memorial (about 700 feet away); Combat Wounded Veterans (about 700 feet away); Greene County (about 700 feet away); In Memoriam (approx. 0.2 miles away); Company K, 110th U.S. Infantry (10th PA) World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); M 60 A 3 Main Battle Tank (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waynesburg.
Regarding Greene County’s First Courthouse. A log structure built by George Graham and George Ullom for Sheriff James Hook in 1797, a year after Greene County was
this page online
It is believed to be the oldest log courthouse on its original lot in Pennsylvania and possibly in the whole country.
The building now houses the Cornerstone Genealogical Society and their library.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 27, 2021
2. Greene County’s First Courthouse Marker
Marker is located to the left of the front door.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, July 27, 2021
3. The First Courthouse Building Is Home To The Cornerstone Genealogical Society
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
