From Lois' Hands: Highland County Court House

Friday, August 12, 2011

Highland County Court House

Good morning,

Today we are still in Hillsboro, Ohio, which is the County Seat of Highland County.

This county has sent its sons and daughters to fight in every war our country has fought and they are all remembered here...

...including the Unknown.

This bell was cast in Highland County in 2002 for the celebration of Ohio's Bicentennial in 2003.

A significant number of Revolutionary War veterans are buried in the county and are remembered here. Considering this part of the USA was mostly undeveloped at the time of the Revolutionary War, this seems to be quite a few veterans buried in one county.

This monument recognizes veterans of more recent wars.

The Court House itself is unique. The style appears to me to be more like a church which may be explained by the combination of Federal and Greek Revival styles of architecture.

I hope you've enjoyed these images of this fascinating place with me.

Lois

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Hillsboro - South, Highland County 1887, Ohio, 1887 Old Map Reproduction

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16 comments:

TexWisGirl said...: it is a different sort of building for a courthouse, but very nice too!; August 12, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Sherry said...: I've enjoyed everyone of your small town posts. Excellent!; August 12, 2011 at 7:37 AM
Anonymous said...: Beautiful Courthouse! Everything looks nice and neat there. Nice that they have remembered all those who fought in the wars. I did enjoy my visit to Hillsboro...debbie; August 12, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Anonymous said...: I enjoyed my look at your photos about Highland County. They are good ones.

The Revolutionary soldiers memorial reminds me that my little town where I was born, Gordon, Ohio, has a cemetery and in it is one former Revolutionary War veteran.; August 12, 2011 at 9:31 AM
Anonymous said...: Beautiful courthouse and great memorials to those who have fought. Looks like the weather is cooperating with you. Enjoy and have a safe weekend.; August 12, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Christine said...: Love all that wonderful old history!; August 12, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Judy said...: I love the bell.; August 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM
EG CameraGirl said...: That does seem like a lot of men from Ontario to have died in the Revolutionary War. I cannot imagine what it must be like to have war on home soil. Very scary!; August 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Lois said...: What a wonderful tribute the veterans. I just love the columns on that courthouse!; August 12, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Montanagirl said...: Nice post, Lois. That Courthouse really has style and character.; August 12, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Crystal Cattle said...: What an awesome memorial. Small towns always have such a warm feeling to them. Glad I found your blog.
www.crystalcattle.com; August 12, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Leontien said...: Yes thank you those pictures are very nice.

And i KNOW! in holland the whole trend with the stones as a yard i really don't get!

Have a great weekend!
Leontien; August 12, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Reena said...: Such style. They don't make them like that anymore!; August 12, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Elaine said...: Great architecture and history. It looks like a lovely town.; August 13, 2011 at 2:51 AM
VP said...: I see they have an active historical society and a lot of interesting and well kept monuments and memorials.; August 13, 2011 at 6:00 AM
Rose said...: Just saw this at your husband's blog, but liked your additional views, too.; August 13, 2011 at 7:03 PM