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

Marion County Courthouse

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 19, 2008

1. Marion County Courthouse Marker

Inscription.
This is Marion County's fourth courthouse and the second at this site. The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1884. Costing $115,000, it was completed in 1885 by contractors Leffler and Bland. In 1973 the courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1975 the interior was remodeled at a cost of over $900,000.

Erected 1984 by The Marion County Commissioners, the Marion County Historical Society, and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 6-51.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1879.

Location. 40° 35.329′ N, 83° 7.701′ W. Marker is in Marion, Ohio, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of Center Street (Ohio Route 95/309) and Main Street (Ohio Route 4), on the right when traveling west on Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 N Main Street, Marion OH 43302, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marion County Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Marion County Trial of Bill Anderson (within

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shouting distance of this marker); War Memorials (within shouting distance of this marker); Norman Mattoon Thomas (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marion Post Office (about 700 feet away); Ornamental Stone (about 700 feet away); The Rooster Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Bell Brought to Marion County (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.

Also see . . .
1. Marion County Courthouse. (Submitted on March 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Marion County Historical Society. (Submitted on March 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 1, 2021

2. Marion County Courthouse Marker

Marion County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 19, 2008

3. Marion County Courthouse

Looking southeast.

Marion County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 1, 2021

4. Marion County Courthouse and Marker

Looking north.

Marion County Courthouse Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 19, 2008

5. Marion County Courthouse Detail

Bust of William Shakespeare; one of many busts to adorn the walls of the courthouse.

Marion County Courthouse Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022

6. Marion County Courthouse Cornerstone

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022

7. Marion County Courthouse Cornerstone

Marion County Courthouse Benchmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022

8. Marion County Courthouse Benchmark

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,199 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 2, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on May 2, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on March 25, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.