Chardon Courthouse Square District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Chardon Courthouse Square District, at Public Green, roughly bounded by Main and Center Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 18, 1974: the first place in Chardon to be listed. Only 410 of Ohio’s 4,077 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, architecture and social history, at the state level. It describes its style as High Victorian Italianate, as it does for 45 other Ohio listings. The district takes in 22 historic buildings. The listing covers 7.5 acres.
What it isChardon, OH, listed on the NRHP in Ohio. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 44 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Public Green, roughly bounded by Main and Center Sts., Chardon · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Chardon Courthouse Square DistrictStart here
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Chardon Post Office BuildingLate 19th and Early 20th Century Revivals · 0.1 mi on
High Victorian Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as High Victorian Italianate.
Memories of Chardon Courthouse Square District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Chardon Courthouse Square District
Is Chardon Courthouse Square District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 18, 1974 (Register number 74001502).
Is Chardon Courthouse Square District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Kirtland Temple, 8.7 miles away.
Can you visit Chardon Courthouse Square District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Chardon Courthouse Square District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 44 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71988679 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.