Wilmington in Clinton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Clinton County Courthouse
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 26, 2021
1. Clinton County Courthouse Marker
side A
The Clinton County Courthouse was dedicated October 22, 1919. The Cincinnati firm of Weber, Werner and Adkins designed the edifice and it is a local masterpiece that fuses the Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical architectural styles. A grand marble staircase rises from the basement to the second floor. At the center of the cruciform plan is a dome 32 feet in diameter with a stained-glass window. The murals of four women beneath the dome represent Agriculture, Education, Medicine, and Industry, and are known as the Guardians of the Courthouse. The county built courthouse and former jail for a combined cost of nearly $370,000.
Clinton County was established on February 19, 1810 and named for George Clinton, vice president of the United States under both Thomas Jefferson James Madison. Wilmington, the seat of government, was located near the center of the county on land donated by David Faulkner and Joseph Doan. The county had two previous courthouses, located on the northwest corner of Main and South streets and built in 1813 and 1838-'39, respectively. The 1919 courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as a part of the Wilmington Commercial Historic District.
Erected 2021 by Clinton County Commissioners, Clinton County Historical Society, and The Ohio
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1810.
Location. 39° 26.68′ N, 83° 49.7′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Ohio, in Clinton County. Marker is on South Street (U.S. 68) just south of East Main Street (U.S. 22), on the left when traveling south. The marker stands on the west lawn of the Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 S South St, Wilmington OH 45177, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clinton County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Clinton County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); All Gave Some, Some Gave All (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Clinton County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Clinton Memorial Hospital Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); World War II Glider Pilots Memorial (about 300 feet away); Historic Downtown Wilmington Walking Tour
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 26, 2021
2. Clinton County Courthouse Marker
side B
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 26, 2021
3. Clinton County Courthouse and marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2022
4. Clinton County Courthouse Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 25, 2022
5. Clinton County Courthouse Cornerstone
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on July 3, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2021, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
