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World's Largest Gavel

65 Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206 USA

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“evildoers beware this giant hammer of justice, made of steel”

Just to the south of 65 Front Street, near the intersection of Front and State streets.Along Front Street in Downtown Columbus are located two pedestrian plazas-courtyards with some unique statues, flag poles and tidal basins/fountains. This is the large steel judicial gavel in honor if the Ohio Supreme Court. There is also a fountain/tidal pool with words (Reason, Honor, Wisdom, Justice...) written in steel. Open year round. Currently, (3/09) there is construction along Front St., so parking is at a premium.

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Reviewed by
chiefprimate

  • 5 Reviews
  • 5 Helpful
August 08, 2014
Rated 4.0

Took some time to find. It's actually on the right side of the Supreme Court of Ohio building facing the river. Within reasonable walking distance of the Arnold Schwarzenegger statue and Christopher Columbus statue.

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Reviewed by
DanniBaugher

  • 12 Reviews
  • 4 Helpful
November 20, 2016
Rated 5.0

Great fast stop for an interesting photo op! Parking directly in front of the gavel.

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Reviewed by
Ken Valuska

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September 11, 2014
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I had no idea this was the world's largest gavel, but if you say so, Roadtrippers! A cool spot if you happen to be in the area but def. don't go out of your way to check it out. It's a large gavel...

1 person found this review helpful
  • 9 Reviews
  • 6 Helpful
March 13, 2014
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This was a little tricky to find. It's between two buildings that are right on the river, where you wouldn't expect them I'd say. Either way, really worth the stop, and Columbus is awesome!

1 person found this review helpful
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June 15, 2023
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Did a circle the block and found it next to the Ohio Supreme Court building,

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Reviewed by
amandawinters1

  • 6 Reviews
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June 19, 2022
Rated 5.0

Cool stop if your already in the area..we jumped in the fountain and splashed around lol security did not care as long as your not touching the gavel.

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Reviewed by
Gayle Cinnamon

  • 29 Reviews
  • 5 Helpful
February 28, 2022
Rated 4.0

It's big.

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  • 6 Reviews
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August 27, 2021
Rated 3.0

cool gavel but don’t go out of your way to stop

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Reviewed by
shanelynn

  • 8 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
July 07, 2019
Rated 3.0

The entire neighborhood and surrounding area is under construction (7/7/19) so we couldn't get close enough to take pictures.

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Reviewed by
rwtstones

  • 3 Reviews
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November 14, 2017
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Neat sculpture, kids enjoyed it. Just a small walk from other attractions, like COSI and Scioto Mile.

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World's Largest Gavel

65 Front Street
Columbus, Ohio
43206 USA
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