Kenton in Hardin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Hardin County Courthouse

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 9, 2009

1. The Hardin County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. One of Ohio's larger courthouses, this structure, completed in 1915 at a cost of $275,000, is the third courthouse to be built in this vicinity. The building, designed by the architectural firm, Richards, McCarty, and Bulford, is an excellent example of Neoclassical Revival architecture. The courthouse interior is notable for its outstanding leaded stained glass skylight, brass chandeliers, and murals. The twelve large exterior light standards are made of solid brass. The exterior walls and terrace railings are made of Indiana Gray Limestone, while the steps and surrounding curbs consist of granite.

Erected 1996 by Country Connection Club and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 13-33.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 40° 38.865′ N, 83° 36.544′ W. Marker is in Kenton, Ohio, in Hardin County. It is on Detroit Street (U.S. 68), on the right when traveling north. Marker is near the flagpole on the west courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kenton OH 43326, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains.

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

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of this marker: "The Liberty Garden" (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort McArthur (within shouting distance of this marker); Kenton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frank Bondi (about 400 feet away); Gene Autry (about 400 feet away); Mad River Railroad (about 700 feet away); We The People Mural (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenton.

The Hardin County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 9, 2009

2. The Hardin County Courthouse and Marker

<i>Hardin County Court House, Kenton, O.</i> image. Click for full size.

Postcard by Lintz's Drug Store, circa 1916

3. Hardin County Court House, Kenton, O.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,156 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on January 22, 2015.