Miami County Courthouse (Ohio) facts for kids
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Miami County Courthouse and Power Station
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Taken May 2000
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | Troy, Ohio |
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| Built | 1885 |
| Architect | Joseph W. Yost; Builder:T.B. Townsend |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001490 |
| Added to NRHP | May 30, 1975 |
The Miami County Courthouse is a very old and important building in Troy, Ohio, United States. It's where local government decisions are made and legal cases are handled. This beautiful building was finished in 1885.
It was designed by a famous architect named Joseph W. Yost. He also designed another similar courthouse in Ohio around the same time.
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Discovering the Courthouse Design
The Miami County Courthouse has a special look called Beaux Arts. This style often features grand designs and classical details. You'll notice its tall, arched windows and impressive columns.
Grand Entrance and Columns
A set of stairs leads up to the main entrance of the courthouse. The building has strong, decorative columns, called Corinthian columns. These columns help support the parts of the building that stick out, including the main entrance.
Unique Architectural Features
The center of the building has a triangular top part, called a pediment. This pediment rests on an arch, also supported by Corinthian columns. The corners of the building also stick out and have their own pediments.
Towers and the Statue of Justice
On top of each corner pediment, there's a tower. Each tower is decorated with a fancy, urn-shaped top piece. A taller tower rises from the very middle of the building. This central tower holds the clock and a dome. At the very top, you can see a statue of Justice, holding her scales.
A Place in History: National Register
On May 30, 1975, the Miami County Courthouse became even more special. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important buildings, sites, and objects in the United States that are worth preserving.
The courthouse was added to this list along with a power station located nearby. Together, they are known as the Miami County Courthouse and Power Station on the register. This means they are recognized for their historical and architectural importance.
