Decorative drawing: an ornate nineteenth-century American house. Not a photograph of this place.

Nomination for Darke County Courthouse, Sheriff's House, And Jail

The case file that argued this property on to the National Register: 1,672 words across 10 pages, filed in 1976. Read by 4 independent recognisers, of which at least 3 had to agree before a line was published.

Source document Held by the National Archives in Record Group 79 as reference 76001409, where it exists only as a scan with no text layer. The words below were read off that scan by 4 independent recognisers at two resolutions. Only lines that at least 3 of them returned identically appear below; where they disagreed, the line is withheld rather than guessed, so some of the form's furniture is missing. Spelling is never corrected, so a stray character that all the readers agreed on is the recogniser's and the typewriter's.. Nothing is summarised, corrected or written by this site. See the catalogue record, or return to the property.

From the form

The catalogue entry the section above was filed under.

Form No. 10-300 (Rev.
10-74) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RECEIVED OCT 22 1976 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES DEC 12 1976 INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN HOW TO COMPLETE NATIONAL REGISTER FORMS TYPE ALL ENTRIES -- COMPLETE APPLICABLE SECTIONS AND/OR COMMON STREET & NUMBER -NOT FOR PUBLICATION CITY, TOWN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT _ VICINITY OF PRESENT USE AGRICULTURE -WORK IN PROGRESS SITE PUBLIC ACQUISITION IN PROCESS X_ YES: RESTRICTED X GOVERNMENT - YES: UNRESTRICTED OWNER OF PROPERTY Ohio 45331 LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS DEPOSITORY FOR Ohio 43211 039 037 LOCATION TITLE DATE COUNTY Greenville ACCESSIBLE CLASSIFICATION CODE Darke HISTORIC EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT OWNERSHIP CATEGORY DISTRICT Eighth Columbus, SCIENTIFIC RELIGIOUS MUSEUM PARK INDUSTRIAL TRANSPORTATION STATE PRIVATE STATUS MILITARY NAME October DATA SHEET Southwestern Ohio Survey Darke County Commissioners OTHER: DATE ENTERED The Courthouse, PRIVATE RESIDENCE The Courthouse, 4th and Broadway _BEING CONSIDERED -UNOCCUPIED Ohio PH0357731 FOR NPS USE ONLY -COMMERCIAL _STRUCTURE X_BUILDING(S) -OBJECT -BOTH REGISTRY OF DEEDS,ETC.
Ohio Historical Society, I-71 and 17th Avenue XPUBLIC Darke County Recorder's Office SURVEY RECORDS DESCRIPTION EXCELLENT X GOOD _MOVED DATE. DESCRIBE THE PRESENT AND ORIGINAL (IF KNOWN) PHYSICAL APPEARANCE

Description of the property

a second mansard with semi-circular hoods and a connecting cornice The Sheriff's House has a three bay facade, the central bay CONDITION pilasters. The elevations of smooth dressed ashlar are symmetrical with The north side projection has four semi-circular windows on a mansarded base with compound rails and oval decorative See Continuation Sheet of two approximately square structures sitting on high ashlar clock tower has beveled corners, panelled spandrels and segmental low hip roof hidden behind the bracketed box cornice has four The Sheriff's House and Jail is an excellent High Victorian bracketed cornice with panelled frieze. The jail is in diminished scale. CHECK ONE The plan is rectangular with central projections on three sides on the first floor and high windows with semi-circular transoms reminiscent of the Renaissance Revival and Second Empire styles.
The central entrance pavilion has a straight monumental stair- _DETERIORATED that have Corinthian pilasters on rusticated bases at the margins. elliptical doorway with round arched sidelights that have a blocks supporting a decorative stone balcony with pierced stone of the side pavilions. The Darke County Courthouse is an eclectic structure XORIGINAL SITE way with rail.The stone tabernacle entrance has a semi-circular segmental 2/2 double hung sash windows three levels; a high foundation, the first story with rusticated roof on columns sheltered the bell.The cupola has been removed. trim capped by a belt course and two stories capped by a that have bracketed hoods that vary from floor to floor.The _UNALTERED - UNEXPOSED _FAIR windows with 2/4 double hung sash. projection on each side have. brackets. dormers. structure in a Renaissance Revival mode.
The building consists The upper level of the pavilion is framed by Corinthian XALTERED balustrade resting on brackets. shouldered segmental hood mould on brackets. The clock faces project from In front of the base is a low shouldered pediment Crowning the entrance pavilion is a clock tower supported The third story is Opening on to the balcony is an -RUINS Form No. 10-300a (Rev. 10-74) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RECEIVED OCT 22 1976 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM ITEM NUMBER 7 deck, rusticated stone rails, four fluted pillars, and consoled GPO 892 455 PAGE Sheriff's House.
first story and segmental above both with stone tabernacle frames CONTINUATION SHEET Broadway and Fourth Street approaches to the Courthouse and The surround of the central, semi-circular entrance is of rusticated reminder of the high iron fence with gates that covered the A stone curb in front of the Sheriff's House is the only two on each side. added with straight stone steps (likely the original) to a slab FOR NPS USE ONLY DEC 1 R 1976 The and corbelled inside wall chimneys, eaves. having vermiculated keystones.The eaves are box cornice with attic windows.A rather unfortunate mansard porch has been DATE ENTERED hip roof has four paneled There is a shouldered pediment over the pavilion. The 2/2 double hung sash windows are semi-circular on the AREAS OF

From the form

The catalogue entry the section above was filed under.

SIGNIFICANCE -- CHECK AND JUSTIFY BELOW COMMUNITY PLANNING -LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CONSERVATION : _1500-1599 ECONOMICS X ARCHITECTURE -SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN X 1800-1899 - COMMERCE _OTHER (SPECIFY) SPECIFIC DATES STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Statement of significance

the "admirable arrangement, to secure the comfort and safety tower, including restoration of the cupola over the bell. The 1600-1699 1400-1499 1700-1799 ART 1870-1874 ENGINEERING INVENTION LAW ARCHEOLOGY-HISTORIC AGRICULTURE PERIOD SIGNIFICANCE POLITICS/GOVERNMENT THEATER ARCHEOLOGY-PREHISTORIC BUILDER/ARCHITECT PREHISTORIC MILITARY 1900- TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY _EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT LITERATURE SCULPTURE the structure. RELIGION _COMMUNICATIONS attempt at strict classification." of these courthouses added weight and dignity to a decentralized building before the lackluster porch was added.
reminder of the archaic practice of providing the county sheriff county allegedly led by the chamber of commerce that would remove The Sheriff's House and Jail is a fine High Victorian _EDUCATION (Dayton contractor) Bicentennial Committee to raise funds for repair of the clock to the courthouse as"Corinthian style of architecture but with Architecturally the Darke County Courthouse is one of the Rouzer and Rouzer Judge D.L.Meeker held the first court in the building on to replace it by a modern structure.A group of concerned a residence adjacent to or connected with the county jail.This August 24,1874.A special ceremony officially opened the court- -SCIENCE - PHILOSOPHY project is estimated to cost up to $l20,oo0,more than was bid history records the building cost at $l20,oo0,a great sum for that -MUSIC The total the clock tower rather than repair and eventually raze the building Contemporary accounts praised by Jonathan Kenney of Dayton.
such additions and modifications as to render difficult any citizens have organized the Project Dome Committee of the County The Honorable The courthouse is threatened by an element in the one is unusually imposing.Contracted for in 1869,it was built original "dome" is in storage awaiting restoration. Old photos disclose that it was an outstanding for construction of the courthouse in l87o. of (the) prisoners."

The rest of the file

Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES 10 GEOGRAPHICAL DATA ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY less than one acre UTM REFERENCES VERBAL BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES 11 FORM PREPARED BY NAME / TITLE April 28, STREET & NUMBER The Old Court House, P. O. Box 461 CITY OR TOWN Ohio 45402 12 STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER CERTIFICATION As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665). I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service.
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER SIGNATURE FOR NPS USE ONLY 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PROPERTY IS INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER ATTEST KEEPER OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER 10-8-76 Dayton 513/228-6271 NORTHING ORGANIZATION DATE TELEPHONE CODE COUNTY LOCAL NATIONAL ZONE Greenville Advocate. Public Record ZONE EASTING STATE X GPO 892.453 A[1,6] 1710,118,9,0 State Historic Preservation Officer Loren S. Gannon, Jr. 14,414:113.9.0 Inventory - DEC 12 1976 Federal Register Entry IN T:2106- 74 OTHER KEEPER Entered ARCHEOLOGIST CONTROL Send-back HAER Re-submit Maps TECHNICAL Review Photos HISTORIAN Darke National Register Write-up Working Number 10.22.76.4360 ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN Property Darke County Courthouse, Sherrff's House and Jail REVIEW UNIT CHIEF State Ohio BRANCH CHIEF 10.26.26 11-17-76 11-26-2 TORES Loren S. Gannon Jr.
July 76 PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER OCT 22 1976 Montgomery County Historical Society #3 The Sheriffs House And Jail DEC 12 1976 Greenville, Darke County, Ohio Loren s. Gannon Jr. July OCT 22 1976 DEC 12 1976 Montgomery County Historical Society #2 the facade and north side Darke County Courthouse! Sheriff's House & Jail PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER 3 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 16/701890/4441390 UNITED STATES 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) GEOLOGICAL SURVEY GREENVILLE WEST, OHIO GREENVILLE WEST QUADRANGLE STATE OF OHIO OHIO-DARKE CO. DARKE COUNTY DEC 12 1976 Chil1icothe vicinity Werner Company Building Hon. Robert Taft, Jr. Hon. John H. Glenn, Jz.
Columbus, Ohio 43211 Location Mott STATE Ross County Cuyahoga County Lucas County Name Cleveland Heights Buford vieinity Date Entered Ashland Highland County House and Jail Seven Ranges Terminus Akron ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Waterville Magnolia vicinity Greenville Also Notified Interstate 7l at 17th Avenue State Historic Preservation Officer Darke County Ashland County Jail Summit County Hon. John F. Seiberling Stark County Waterviile Commercial District Fairnount Boulevard District Anderson, Levi, House Hon. Thomas N. Kindness Dr. Thomas H. Smith Hon. Delbert L. Latta Hon. Charles A. Vanik Director, The Ohio Historical Society Hirons - Brown House INT: 2950-75 880 12/15/76 Darke County Courthouse, Shertff's Ashland County Hon. William H.
Earsha OHIO 2 OTHER NAMES: 3) date of entry - deteriorated OO NOT INTACT-O Ounexposed - Unknown *UNKNOWN-4 Ounexcavated &O NOT APPLICABLE - 9 -YES -Unrestricted - No Access -RECREATION -28 OCLAIMS: explain -ENGINEERING -11 - LAW - 16 -RELIGION- 22 C SETTLEMENT-29 Q ARCHEOLOGY - historic-1 - COMMUNICATIONS-1 - EXPLORATION -12 - LITERATURE - 17 - SCIENCE - 23 - URBAN PLANWING-31 'oldest' O J AGRICULTURE -3 - CONSERVATION - 8 - HEALTH-27 - MILITARY - 18 - ECONOMICS- 9 C INDUSTRY - 13 - MUSIC - 19 - SOCIAL / CULTURAL - 30 'only' D - ART-5 ] EDUCATION-10 - INVENTION - 14 - PHILOSOPHY -20 C TRANSPORTATION -25 a) functions WHEN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT: Courthouse/Jail architectural style(s) a master builder: landscape architect / garden designer: 1 interlor decorator: -artist: Jonzthan Kenney- Jail /Residence IF ADDITIONAL SPACE NEEDED.
NUMBER& PUT ON REVERSE Midwest ASSOCIATION INSTITUTIONAL: major alterations: PERSONAL: ENTERTAINMENT-26 FEDERAL EVENTS: PRIVATE ORGANIZATION Xoriginal site artisan: historic events: ARCHITECTURE-4 CURRENTLY: vicinity of ADMINISTRATOR: XSTATE Dunaltered CONDITION county code SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT-3 XYES-Restricted unhnown Dexcellent greenville SAVED? YES Oruins Omoved 2SOURCE Of NOMINATION 12.12.76 GNPS REGION: XOCAL &good -reconstructed WO NOT APPLICABLE - 9 IS PROPERTY A HISTORIC DISTRICT? DyesXno 3 AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE : @dates of initial construction: 1070-1674 N NATIONAL REGISTER DATA SHEET Who prepared -ARCHEOLOGY - prehistoric-2 - COMMERCE -6 BACCESS Xaltered city/ town Mfeatures: ditto LOCATION street & numher 037