Van Wert County Courthouse and Records
In 1874, the County Commissioners authorized
building this fifth and present courthouse. Total cost of the building was $110,174. The pressed brick
was formed at a mill located about where the fairgrounds are today. The clock was manufactured by the Boston Clock Co.
with the bell weighing 2000 pounds and the striking clapper 430 pounds. The pendulum is eight feet long. Total
cost of the clock was $2,000.
(Source: Commemorative Booklet, Van Wert County Sesquicentennial, 1821-1971)
| COURTHOUSE LOCATION | |
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121 E. Main St. Van Wert, OH 45891 (419) 238-6159 |
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| RECORDS IN THE VAN WERT COURT HOUSE | |
| Divorce records |
Clerk of Courts Suite 300 419-238-1022 Hours: M - F from 8am - 4pm |
| Birth & Death records 1908 - 1964 Certified Copy $25.00 If requesting by mail, a printable request form must be completed, including an addressed stamped envelop, and a check payable to Van Wert County Health Dept. If ordering on the county website, Visa, MasterCard and Discover card are accepted for payment. A $3 service fee will be added to the charge card. |
Van Wert County Health 1179 Westwood Dr, Suite 300 Van Wert, Ohio 45891 Telephone: (419) 238-0808 Fax: (419) 238-9571 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (closed holidays) |
| Marriage records 1789 to 2016. |
Searchable at
FamilySearch |
| Probate records from 1837 | Probate Division |
| Land records from 1823 |
County Recorder Room 206 419-238-2558 Hours Mon. 830am to 5pm Tues to Fri. 830am to 4pm |
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