Old Meigs County Courthouse
The Old Meigs County Courthouse is a historic former government building in the small community of Chester, Ohio, United States. Locally, it belongs to Chester Township. Around it, McClintic Wildlife Management Area (14 mi) comes first on our list.
A museum inside Chester Township
Sutton Township is the nearest base
Sutton Township is 6 miles south, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Columbus
Columbus is about 84 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Old Meigs County Courthouse
The Old Meigs County Courthouse is a historic former government building in the small community of Chester, Ohio, United States. Erected in the early nineteenth century, the courthouse served multiple purposes for the surrounding community in its early years, but it operated as a courthouse for less than twenty years before being abandoned in favor of another courthouse in another community. Following a restoration in the 1950s, it was designated a historic site in the 1970s along with an adjacent school; the two buildings are operated together as a museum. It is Ohio's oldest extant building constructed as a courthouse.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1975)
Towns to stay in near Old Meigs County Courthouse
The first towns with rooms are Sutton Township (7) and Salisbury Township (4).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Old Meigs County Courthouse | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Township | in town | — | — | 2,401 | $173K | — |
| Sutton Township | 6 mi south | 10 min | 7 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,000 | $124K | — |
| Salisbury Township | 7 mi west | 10 min | 4 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 5,289 | $90K | — |
| Athens | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 18 15 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 25,313 | $247K | B |
| Athens Township | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 16 12 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 31,531 | $233K | — |
| Middleport | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,103 | $88K | — |
| Syracuse | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 770 | $121K | — |
| Parkersburg | 24 mi northeast | 35 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 28,593 | $122K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Old Meigs County Courthouse
You can reach each of these within 62 miles.
114 mi Park & preserveMcClintic Wildlife Management Area
41 mi State parkHocking Hills State Park
42 mi National forestWayne National Forest
61 mi National Historical ParkHopewell Culture National Historical Park52K visitors a year
52 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
58 mi Theme parkCamden Park
51 mi Ancient siteCriel Mound
55 mi MuseumHuntington Museum of ArtPhoto credits
McClintic Wildlife Management Area: Steve from Washington, DC, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Hocking Hills State Park: Ramseybuckeye, Public domain · Wayne National Forest: Forest Service, USDA, Public domain · Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Camden Park: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Criel Mound: David G. Simpson, Public domain · Huntington Museum of Art: Daderot, CC0
Old Meigs County Courthouse, answered
Is Old Meigs County Courthouse in Chester Township?
Yes. It’s inside Chester Township, OH.
When is the best time to visit Old Meigs County Courthouse?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 67–84°.
How far is Old Meigs County Courthouse from Columbus?
About 84 miles northwest of Columbus, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Old Meigs County Courthouse?
Mid Ohio Valley Regional (PKB), about 31 miles away. The nearest big hub is John Glenn Columbus (CMH), about 81 miles.
Where should I stay near Old Meigs County Courthouse?
Sutton Township (6 mi, 7 places to stay), Salisbury Township (7 mi, 4 places to stay) and Athens (19 mi, 18 places to stay).
What locals in Chester Township say
Be the first to share a tip in Chester Township’s Town Square.
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