Hancock County is named for John Hancock, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Surrounding County Courthouses:
N – Wood County
E – Seneca County and Wyandot County
S – Hardin County
W – Allen County and Putnam County
Created: April 1, 1820 
County Seat:
Findlay 1828 – present
County Courthouse – Findlay
Location: 300 South Main Street / West Main Cross Street
Built: 1886 – 1888
Style: Second Empire and Victorian
Architect: Frank Weary and George Washington Cramer
Contractor: W H Campfield of Findlay
Description: The building faces east and is a two story brown colored sandstone structure. The east front has a one story portico with balcony. On the second story is a large arched window. Above are the statues of Justice, Law and Mercy. The north and south sections have center sections that rise to a peak above the roof line. On the center of the roof is a square stone clock tower with dome and Statue of John Hancock at the top. The building houses the County Court of Common Pleas.
See: Ohio Court of Appeals – Lima ( 3rd Appellate District )
Old County Courthouse – Findlay
Location: 819 Park Street / East Lima Street
Built: 1833 – 1834
Style: Federal
Architect: William Taylor, Frederick Henderson and Jonathan Parker.
Contractor: William Taylor, Frederick Henderson and Jonathan Parker.
Description: The building faces west and is a two story wood frame structure. The building was moved to this site. The rectangular shaped building is located on landscaped grounds and is now a residence. There is a central entrance and the roof is hipped.
Note: The building was the first courthouse and was located at the southwest corner of Main Street and Putnam ( Crawford ) Street. The cost of construction was $700 and the plaster work was completed by Parlee Carlin.
History: The county was created in 1820 and Findlay was selected as the county seat in 1828. The first courthouse was a two story frame structure built in 1833 which is still standing. The second and present courthouse was constructed in 1886 to 1888.
County Courthouse – Findlay
County Court of Common Pleas courtroom
Old Courthouse – Findlay
Photos taken 2011
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