Ritchie County Courthouse
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Ritchie County Courthouse is located in Harrisville, Ritchie County, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM4M1C
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2008
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The Ritchie County Courthouse is located at 115 East Main Street in the borough of Harrisville, West Virginia.
Ritchie County Courthouse was constructed in 1923 of fine-grain ashlar sandstone and is a Neo-Classical Rivival style having two stories with a raised basement.
The first meeting of the Ritchie County Court was held in the home of John Harris, Esq., on April 4, 1843. The first permanent courthouse was completed in 1874 and an annex added in 1899.
The present courthouse was built and completed in 1923. Architects for the building were Holmboe and Pogue Company.
Year Built: 1923
Current Use of Building: Ritchie County Courthouse
Level of Courts: County
Architect: Holmboe and Pogue Company
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1923 to Present
Physical Address:
115 East Main Street
Harrisville, West Virginia, 26362
Related Website: [Web Link]
Hours: Not listed
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