Campbell County Courthouse at Newport - Newport, KY
N 39° 05.546 W 084° 29.806
16S E 716490 N 4330017
The Campbell County Courthouse at Newport is one of two courthouses in the county. The other is located in Alexandria. This historic courthouse is located near the World Peace Bell and has been around since the late 1800's.
Waymark Code: WM4YC2
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2008
Views: 20
This courthouse is still in use today and sits in a beautiful location across the river from Cincinnati, OH. It was the scene of the last two hangings in Campell County. That occured on March 20, 1897 when Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling were executed for the gruesome murder of 22-year old Pearl Bryan.
Street address:
Fourth and York Streets
Newport, KY United States
41071
County / Borough / Parish: Campbell
Year listed: 1988
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1875-1899, 1900-1924
Historic function: Government
Current function: Government
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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