Washington in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington County Courthouse
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024
1. Washington County Courthouse Marker
Entered in the
National Register
of Historic Places
Washington County
History and Landmarks
Foundation
Erected by Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.
Location. 40° 10.226′ N, 80° 14.736′ W. Marker is in Washington, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It can be reached from South Main Street south of West Beau Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is between the two sets of double doors on the right under the portico. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 S Main St, Washington PA 15301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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 and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Korea Vietnam (a few steps from this marker); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Philo McGiffin (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County (within shouting distance of this marker); "Declaration & Address"
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Regarding Washington County Courthouse. Excerpts from the Washington County Courthouse Nomination Form:
The Washington County Courthouse, constructed at a total cost of $1,000,000, was completed in November, 1900. It is constructed in Italian Renaissance style of architecture. Its height from the pavement to the top of the dome is 150 feet. It is constructed of Columbia sandstone from Cleveland, South Carolina, granite, iron and steel, brick and canent; is entirely fire-proof, and contains fifty-four rooms, including three splendidly arranged court rooms.
Also see . . . Pennsylvania SP Washington County Courthouse Nomination Form (pdf). Form prepared by James D. Van Trump, Landmarks Planning, Inc., 1972 (Submitted on February 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024
2. Washington Co. Courthouse Marker located between to double doors on the right indicated by the arrow
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024
3. Full view of Washington County Courthouse
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 10, 2024
4. Washington County Courthouse dome. George Washington statue at the top
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
