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The Wood County Common Pleas Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction that was created by the Ohio constitution and established in Article IV, Section 1. It is charged with providing prompt and fair resolution of litigation in civil, criminal, and domestic relations cases in the Wood County community. Our mission is to provide just and fair decisions in a timely manner to all persons who come before the Court.
The Ohio Channel - Ohio County Courthouses: Seats of Justice - Wood County
2025 Holiday Schedule
| Holiday | Date Court Will Be Closed |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday, January 1 |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 20 |
| President's Day | Monday, February 17 |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 26 |
| Juneteenth | Thursday, June 19 |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 1 |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 13 |
| Veterans' Day | Tuesday, November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 |
History
The Wood County Courthouse is a prominent structure long admired by both residents and visitors to Bowling Green, Ohio. A petition was circulated in January 1893 to approve the construction of the new building, with county commissioners passing legislation in February of that year. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 28, 1893. Over 15,000 attended the laying of the cornerstone piece on July 4, 1894. Finishing touches were completed on April 10. 1897. Plans for the clock tower were announced in September 1895, and at the time, the clock would have been the second largest in the world. The county jail behind the courthouse was completed in 1902 and was vacated when the new Justice Center opened in 1990. The courthouse and jail were placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and 1974.
The style of courthouse architecture is modernized H. H. Richardson Romanesque. The exterior combines sandstone, limestone, and granite, with marble used throughout the interior. The carvings and sculptures were done by the Dayton firm, Whyte and Priest. The third floor contains two large murals that were painted by the artist and former mayor of Bowling Green, I.M. Taylor, as well as a stained glass ceiling. The courthouse went through a variety of renovations between 1979 and 1981, including the addition of a Common Pleas courtroom. Please take a look at the video below to see some of the interior of the building, including the courtrooms.