The next stop on the tour of Ohio’s county courthouses takes viewers to the most northeastern point in Ohio, Ashtabula County. 

The largest Ohio county in land mass, Ashtabula County was founded in 1810. The first courthouse was built in the county seat of Jefferson in 1811, but burned to the ground in a fire in 1850. Today, the courthouse is home to the County Commissioners’ office and the Office of the Covered Bridge. Neighboring buildings contain the court center and the prosecutor’s office.

Learn more about Ashtabula County and its courthouse in the mini-documentary series, “Seats of Justice,” on the Ohio Channel. And be sure to check back for new episodes! 

America is preparing for its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, The Court is celebrating the semiquincentennial with a year-long celebration called “The Story of America" highlighting significant historical events. Beyond digital content, the celebration includes events and displays at the Court. The initiative aims to spark curiosity, enhance civic literacy, and honor key moments in American and Ohio history.