Uptown District in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Former Federal Court Building and Post Office
Discover Downtown Walking Tour A
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 27, 2026
1. Former Federal Court Building and Post Office Marker
When it was completed in 1887, this building was the first federal district courthouse and post office specifically built for those purposes in the city. A magnificent example of the Romanesque Revival style, the building was more than doubled in size between 1907 and 1912. The building was used as a courthouse until 1934 when the new Federal Courthouse was constructed. It was then used for a variety of federal offices until 1984 when it was transferred through the city of Columbus to the law firm of Bricker & Eckler who currently use it as their offices under a long term lease. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1893.
Location. 39° 57.621′ N, 82° 59.845′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in the Uptown District. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street (U.S. 23/33) and State Street, on the left when traveling south on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 South 3rd Street, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley. 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 of this marker: Former U.S. Courthouse & Post Office (a few steps from
this page online
Also see . . . United States Post Office and Courthouse (Columbus, Ohio). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 28, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2010
2. Former Federal Court Building and Post Office Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2010
3. Former Federal Court Building and Post Office Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2010
4. National Register Marker on Building
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2010
5. Richard C. Simpson Dedication Marker
Richard C. Simpson, Esq.
whose vision and leadership led
to the saving and restoration of
this historically significant
central Ohio landmark
Bricker & Eckler LLP
Administrative Partner 1982-1986
Managing Partner 2000-2009
Dedicated January 28, 2010
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2010
6. Former Federal Court Building and Post Office
Looking southeast.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2010
7. Former Federal Court Building and Post Office Entrance
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 12, 2010
8. Former Federal Court Building and Post Office
North Facade along State Street
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,629 times since then and 123 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 29, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 8, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
