Old McHenry County Courthouse
Old McHenry County Courthouse, Renaissance Revival courthouse in Woodstock, United States.
The Old McHenry County Courthouse features brick construction with limestone trim and four identical wings arranged around a central core forming a Greek cross.
Built in 1857 under architect John M. Van Osdel's design, the courthouse operated as McHenry County's administrative center until 1973 when government offices relocated.
The courthouse building now houses multiple cultural establishments, including an art gallery, pottery shop, and the Chester Gould-Dick Tracy Museum displaying comic memorabilia.
Located at coordinates 42.314881, -88.448225, the courthouse stands as part of the Woodstock Square Historic District, which encompasses 13 acres in downtown Woodstock.
The building shares architectural similarities with the 1853 Cook County Courthouse, which was later destroyed during the Great Chicago Fire.
Location: Illinois
Architects: John M. Van Osdel
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.31488,-88.44822
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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