Ohio Statehouse

Ohio Statehouse
West facade of the Ohio Statehouse
Location1 Capitol Square, Columbus, Ohio
Coordinates39°57′41″N 82°59′56″W / 39.96139°N 82.99889°W / 39.96139; -82.99889
Visitors500,000 (in 2012)[1]
Public transit access
Bus transport Central Ohio Transit Authority multiple routes
Bike transport CoGo
Nearest parkingUnderground lot
Websitewww.ohiostatehouse.org
Interactive map
Map
Area10 acres (4.0 ha)
Built1839–1861
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural style(s)Greek Revival
DesignatedDecember 22, 1977
Reference no.72001011
DesignatedJuly 31, 1972
Reference no.72001011
DesignatedNovember 15, 1982
Reference no.CR-13

The Ohio Statehouse is the state capitol building and seat of government for the U.S. state of Ohio. The Greek Revival building is located on Capitol Square in Downtown Columbus. The capitol houses the Ohio General Assembly, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.[2] It also contains the ceremonial offices of the governor,[2] lieutenant governor, state treasurer,[3] and state auditor.[4] Built between 1839 and 1861, it is one of the oldest working statehouses in the United States.[5] The statehouse grounds include two other buildings, the Judiciary Annex or Senate Building, and the Atrium; the three are collectively referred to as the Ohio Statehouse into the present day.

The statehouse's prominent architecture has earned it several landmark designations, including as a National Historic Landmark. The building sees about 500,000 visitors per year.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Taxpayers Footing Bill For Decorative Statehouse Fence". www.10tv.com. July 24, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Statehouse | Ohio Statehouse". www.ohiostatehouse.org. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  3. ^ "Office of the Ohio Treasurer". www.tos.ohio.gov. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  4. ^ Legislatures, National Conference of State. "Location of Offices for Governor and Other Constitutional Officers". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  5. ^ "About | The Ohio Statehouse". www.ohiostatehouse.org. Retrieved January 17, 2018.