Morgan County is named for Daniel Morgan, who was an officer during the American Revolutionary War.
Surrounding County Courthouses:
N – Muskingum County
E – Noble County and Washington County
S – Washington County and Athens County
W – Athens County and Perry County
Created: December 29, 1817 
County Seat:
McConnelsville 1817 – present
County Courthouse – McConnelsville
Location: 37 East Main Street / North Kennebec Avenue
Built: 1857 – 1858
Style: Greek Revival and Second Empire
Architect: William P Johnson
Contractor: James J Palmer of Malta
Description: The building faces south and is a two story gray colored brick and wood structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of McConnelsville. The south front has a large porch with four tall columns rising to the roof line. There is a small pediment at the roof line. Behind is a large square wood cupola with clock and mansard roof. The roof is sloped with a series of chimneys. In the interior, the County Court of Common Pleas courtroom and the County Juvenile Court which meets in the Favreau Room are located on the second story. The building houses the County Court of Common Pleas. In 1866 a bell was added. In 1886, the cupola was constructed. In 1960, the building was remodeled and an addition added. The architect was Ralph E Crook and the contractor was Paul Contracting Company.
See: Ohio Court of Appeals – Canton ( 5th Appellate District )
History: The county was created in 1817 and McConnelsville was selected as the county seat. The first courthouse was built in 1820. The second and present courthouse was constructed in 1857 to 1858 at a cost of $10,000.
County Courthouse – McConnelsville
County Court of Common Pleas courtroom
Photos taken 2012
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