Ohio Statehouse

Columbus, Georgia

Ohio Statehouse

Location: Columbus, Georgia
Category: Historical Places

About

Greek Revival Masterpiece

The Ohio Statehouse is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States. Completed in 1861 after 22 years of construction, the limestone capitol building features a central rotunda and a cupola that allows natural light to flood the interior, symbolizing the transparency of democracy.

Seat of Government

As the functioning seat of Ohio's state government, the building houses the Ohio General Assembly and the offices of the Governor. It is also a site of significant historical events, including where President Abraham Lincoln lay in state, and serves as a museum educating the public about the state's political history.