Knox County Courthouse
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About Knox County Courthouse
Knox County Courthouse, at High St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 4, 1973. It was among the first 2 of Mount Vernon’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 422 other Ohio listings. The listing covers 1 acre. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isLocal government building in the United States. 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 · 24 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
High St., Mount Vernon · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Knox County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Knox County Courthouse
Is Knox County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 4, 1973 (Register number 73001484).
Is Knox County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Newark Earthworks, 24 miles away.
Can you visit Knox County Courthouse?
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 Knox County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 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 71989503 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.