How did Washington Court House, Ohio get it's name?

Answer by  ronniesioux55 (6)

It was originally called the City of Washington until 2002. There was another Township named Washington in another Ohio County and this can get confusing. In 2002, the nae was officially changed to Washington Court House.

Answer by  patti (29325)

The town is the county seat of Fayette County; the courthouse is located there. It was named "Court House" in 1810, with "Washington" added to honor the first U.S. president.

Answer by  keertana (26)

It is a city in Ohio.It is the seat of Fayette County.Virginia war veterans were the occupants.The official name of the city was City of Washington but another municipality of same name existed.Since the Fayette County court house is here they changed the name to City of Washington Court House.

Answer by  lysabita (14)

Washington Court House,Ohio got it's name when it was settled by Virginia war veterans of the Civil War,and also because it was a customary