Crawford County is named for William Crawford, who was a hero of the American Revolutionary War.
Created: April 1, 1820
County Seat:
Bucyrus 1807 – present
County Courthouse – Bucyrus
Location: 112 East Mansfield Street / North Walnut Street
Built: 1854 – 1856
Style: Greek Revival
Architect: O S Kinney of Cleveland
Contractor: Auld & Miller
Description: The building faces south and is a three story buff colored rusticated sandstone blocks structure. A stone-clad exterior was placed over the original brick front façade. The south front has a large portico with six high Corinthian columns which support the entablature and pediment above. The recessed entrance has a one story portico with two columns and a balcony on the second story. A green colored balustrade runs along the roof line. On the roof is a high square tower with columns and round drum with copper colored dome at the top. An addition was added in 1893. The architect was J L Assenheimer. In 1906 to 1908, the building was extensively remodeled. The architect was Harlan F Jones of Mansfield and the contractor was A E Hancock
Courthouses:
N – Seneca County and Huron County
E – Richland County
S – Morrow County and Marion County
W – Wyandot County
Photos taken 2015