Guernsey County Courthouse - Cambridge, Ohio
N 40° 01.511 W 081° 35.397
17T E 449660 N 4430718
Guernsey County Courthouse, 801 E Wheeling Ave (US 40-the National Road) in Cambridge, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WM8KBF
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2010
Views: 10
The foundation of this second Guernsey County courthouse was laid in 1881, with the cornerstone bearing the date August 4, 1881. The building was dedicated on September 11, 1883.
The exterior is of fine sandstone block with a hipped roof and mansard-roofed towers. Stairs lead to main entrance and is covered by a small balcony. A statue of Justice stands in the broken pediment on the southern face, below the statue is a fan shaped stone bearing the date 1881. A central tower rises from the center of the building and houses a four faced clock and consists of louvered arch openings.
Americana: Other
Significant Interest: Other
Milestone / Marker: Not listed
Web Address: Not listed
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