Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Licking County Courthouse

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

1. The Licking County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Licking County was created in 1808. This is the fourth courthouse in Licking County; all were located on the public square. The first courthouse was a log building constructed around 1809. Construction of the current Licking County Courthouse began in 1876. In 1879, a fire destroyed upper portions of this building, which were replaced in 1880. Architect Henry E. Myer of Cleveland designed the building in the Second Empire style, which originated in France. It contains significant works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and stained glass in the west courtroom on the second floor. The statues on the outer walls of the courthouse represent the idea of impartial justice.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. 40° 3.362′ N, 82° 24.047′ W. Marker is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. Marker is on South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 S 2nd St, Newark OH 43055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Licking County Historic Jail (here, next to this marker); The Works Museum (here, next to this marker); Louis Sullivan Building (here, next to this marker); The Midland Theatre (here,

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next to this marker); The Pennsylvania Train Station (here, next to this marker); Sherwood-Davidson House (a few steps from this marker); The National Heisey Glass Museum (a few steps from this marker); The Great Circle Earthworks (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 2, 2022

2. The Licking County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.