Tuscarawas County Courthouse

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Tuscarawas County Courthouse
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The Tuscarawas County Courthouse in 2006
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LocationCourthouse Sq., New Philadelphia, Ohio
Coordinates 40°29′24″N81°26′42″W / 40.49000°N 81.44500°W / 40.49000; -81.44500
Area1.5 acres (0.61 ha)
Built1882
Architect Thomas Boyd; T.B. Townsend
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No. 73001544 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 16, 1973

The Tuscarawas County Courthouse is located at 125 East High Avenue in New Philadelphia, Ohio. The courthouse was constructed by Thomas Boyd in 1882 in the Classical Revival style. An expansion was added in 1990 to alleviate the needs of a growing population and blends in with the older structure. The courthouse was placed on the National Register on July 16, 1973. The copper dome was fixed in 2018, restoring the copper color.

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.

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