National Historic Landmark-Ohio Statehouse

Considered one of the outstanding statements of the Greek Revival style in America, Ohio's Capitol was begun in 1839 and completed in 1861.

Announcement of an architectural competition for its design resulted in more than 60 entries, and a number of America's foremost architects of the mid-19th century, including Henry Walters, Alexander J. Davis, and Isaiah Rogers, offered their talents.

The statehouse is in the Doric order and is built of limestone. It is unusual in that the circular drum above the main block is not capped with a dome.

Courtesy National Park Service National Historic Landmarks

Image Courtesy Library of Congress Historic American Building Survey