Monument Circle Historic District

Monument Circle Historic District is a collection of 21 buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s, located along East Court Street and Park Street. The structures include the Wyoming County Courthouse, the public library, and various residential and commercial buildings in styles ranging from Italianate to Colonial Revival and 1930s Bungalow designs.

The area developed in the late 1800s as Warsaw became the county seat, with the courthouse and library serving as anchors for growth. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992, officially recognizing its role in preserving the town's architectural heritage from that era.

The Soldiers and Sailors Monument, featuring a bronze Union soldier atop a granite column in the traffic circle, remains a focal point for community gatherings. The surrounding buildings reflect Warsaw's role as a county center and shape how residents move through and use this historic space.

The district is best explored on foot, as the streets and sidewalks around the central circle are easily walkable. Start at the monument in the traffic circle and then browse the adjoining streets to see the range of architectural styles up close.

The Augustus Frank House, built in 1850, is among the oldest surviving structures in the district and demonstrates how settlement patterns evolved before the area became a formal civic center. Its presence alongside later civic buildings shows the gradual transformation of the location.

Location: Warsaw

GPS coordinates: 42.74310,-78.13140

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01