Carrollton in Carroll County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The First Courthouse
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 8, 2006
1. The First Courthouse Marker
Site of Carroll County's first courthouse, built in 1835. Bricks were burned one block west in the Atkinson-McCook brickyard and laid in "Flemish Bond" style. The bell was cast in Pittsburgh in 1842, shipped by boat to Wellsville, and brought to Carrollton by ox-cart. George Y. Hampson, contractor; Peter Herold, Sr., carpenter. First elected commissioners were John Shober, William Davis and James Ferrall.
Erected 1976 by Carroll County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 40° 34.333′ N, 81° 5.201′ W. Marker is in Carrollton, Ohio, in Carroll County. Marker is on South Lisbon Street (Ohio Route 332) south of Main Street (Ohio Route 39), in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carrollton OH 44615, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Fighting McCooks and the Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); “Fighting McCook” Home (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . Welcome to Carroll County. County website homepage (Submitted on April 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 8, 2006
2. Marker and Bell
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 8, 2006
3. Present Carroll County Courthouse
Marker is between the two lampposts on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,355 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
