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.
The Hardin County Courthouse. . 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.
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.)
Location. 40° 38.865′ N, 83° 36.544′ W. Marker is in Kenton, Ohio, in Hardin County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "The Liberty Garden" (within shouting
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 908 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on January 22, 2015.
