Wood County Courthouse and Jail, Bowling Green

Name: Wood County Courthouse and Jail
Address: East Court Street, Bowling Green, United States

#12 among attractions in Bowling Green

Top attraction, Tower, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Wood County Courthouse and Jail, located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States, is Wood County's third courthouse. It was built after citizens decided to move the county seat from Perrysburg to Bowling Green. Ground was broken on November 28, 1893, and the cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1894. The architectural firm of Yost & Packard of Columbus designed the courthouse and construction was overseen by T.B. Townsend of Youngstown. The winning tender for the project was $153,803 and the final construction costs totaled $255,746. ()

Built: 1894 (130 years ago)Coordinates: 41°22'35"N, 83°38'53"W

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Day trips

Wood County Courthouse and Jail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Slater Family Ice Arena, Stroh Center, Steller Field, Slippery Elm Trail.

1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Slater Family Ice Arena, Bowling Green
28 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Bowling Green, Ohio, the Slater Family Ice Arena stands as a hub of excitement and athletic vigor. This dynamic facility is not only a local landmark but also a beacon for ice sports enthusiasts from all around the region.
1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Basketball
Stroh Center, Bowling Green
31 min walk • The Stroh Center is multi-purpose arena on the campus of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. It replaced Anderson Arena as the home of the Bowling Green Falcons men's and women's basketball and women's volleyball teams and hosts music concerts and the university's commencement ceremonies.
1 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Steller Field, Bowling Green
27 min walk • Warren E. Steller Field is a baseball field at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, where the Bowling Green Falcons baseball team plays. The field is named after Warren E.
0.8 miSW
Cycling, Trail, Bike path
Slippery Elm Trail, Bowling Green
21 min walk • The Slippery Elm Trail is a rail to trail conversion in Wood County, Ohio that runs 13 miles from Bowling Green, through Portage and Rudolph, to North Baltimore, Ohio.
1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mickey Cochrane Stadium, Bowling Green
31 min walk • Mickey Cochrane Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium located in Bowling Green, Ohio. The stadium is home to the Bowling Green Falcons men's and women's varsity soccer teams. The field was named after Mickey Cochrane in 1980. The field was enclosed in 1993, and a scoreboard added in 1994, turning the field into a stadium.
1 miE
Universities and schools
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green
26 min walk • Bowling Green State University is a public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio. The 1,338-acre main academic and residential campus is 15 miles south of Toledo, Ohio.
0.7 miE
Library
Jerome Library, Bowling Green
18 min walk • The University Libraries function as the academic library system for Bowling Green State University, and its regional campuses.
~900 ftSW
41°22'30"N • 83°39'3"W
BGSU Department of Biological Sciences, Bowling Green
5 min walk • Universities and schools
~960 ftN
41°22'45"N • 83°38'51"W
Ridge Park, Bowling Green
5 min walk • Park
0.7 miE
41°22'34"N • 83°38'6"W
BGSU Geology Club, Bowling Green
18 min walk • Library
0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Anderson Arena, Bowling Green
16 min walk • Anderson Arena is an indoor arena located in Memorial Hall on the campus of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio and is currently home to the Bowling Green Falcons women's gymnastics team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wood County Courthouse and Jail?

Nearby attractions include BGSU Department of Biological Sciences, Bowling Green (5 min walk), Ridge Park, Bowling Green (5 min walk), Jerome Library, Bowling Green (18 min walk), BGSU Geology Club, Bowling Green (18 min walk).

How to get to Wood County Courthouse and Jail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wood County Courthouse and Jail:

Bus

Founders Hall • Lines: Brown Main, Orange Main (10 min walk)
Centrex Shuttle Stop (13 min walk)