Stark County Courthouse

The Stark County Courthouse is a county courthouse featuring Second Empire style architecture with a mansard roof located in Canton. It occupies the corner of Market and Tuscarawas Streets and displays characteristic late 19th-century design with decorative stone and metalwork throughout its exterior.

Construction began in 1870 under Cleveland architect George F. Hammond and marked the establishment of the county's judicial services in the region. The building gained recognition when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 for its architectural and historical importance.

The building has shaped downtown Canton for over 150 years and serves as a gathering point where locals recognize its presence in the city center. People pause to observe its detailed facade and the square around it remains a focal point for the community.

The building sits in the heart of downtown Canton and is easily reached on foot from shops and other facilities nearby. Visitors can view the exterior anytime, though interior access may depend on court operations and security procedures.

The roof features a decorative clock tower adorned with statues of trumpeting angels perched above the building. These celestial figures reflect the ornate civic pride typical of courthouse designs from that era.

Location: Canton

Inception: 1870

Architects: George F. Hammond

Architectural style: Second Empire style

Address: Market Street and Tuscarawas Street

GPS coordinates: 40.79889,-81.37528

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08