Putnam County Courthouse
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About Putnam County Courthouse
Putnam County Courthouse, at Courthouse Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 3, 1974: the first place in Ottawa to be listed. Only 303 of Ohio’s 4,077 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Beaux Arts, as it does for 23 other Ohio listings. The listing covers 1.5 acres.
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 · 22 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Courthouse Sq., Ottawa · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Putnam County CourthouseStart here
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Dr. H. Huber BlockItalianate · 0.1 mi on
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Putnam County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Putnam County Courthouse
Is Putnam County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 3, 1974 (Register number 74001608).
Is Putnam County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Spring Grove Cemetery, 21.8 miles away.
Can you visit Putnam 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 Putnam County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 22 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 71991070 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.