Harrison County is named for William Henry Harrison, who was an officer during the War of 1812.
Created: February 1, 1813
County Seat:
Cadiz 1813 – present
County Courthouse – Cadiz
Location: 100 West Market Street / Main Street
Built: 1893 – 1895
Style: Second Empire
Architect: Joseph Warren Yost of Cleveland & Frank L Packard of Columbus
Contractor: E M Long
Description: The building faces northeast and is a two story stone structure. The northeast front has a large one story portico supported by six columns. And with balcony on the second story. The second story windows are arched. The second story has columns with a wide pediment at the roof line. On the corners are mansard roofed towers. On the center of the roof is a high clock tower with dome and statue of Justice. The building was renovated in 1993.
Note: The architect, Joseph Warren Yost of Cleveland, designed courthouses in Belmont County, Guernsey County, Holmes County, Miami County, Perry County, Wood County and Wyandot County.
Courthouses:
N – Carroll County
E – Jefferson County
S – Belmont County
W – Guernsey County and Tuscarawas County
Photos taken 2015