Colonial Courthouse
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Gosffo
N 39° 50.880 W 075° 21.592
18S E 469213 N 4410948
Judge Joseph F. Battle held court here twice a year so the Colonial courthouse could hold it's title as the oldest public building in continuous use in the US.
Waymark Code: WM8JE4
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
Views: 6

Marker Text: Georgian Colonial design. Built in 1724, restored in 1920. In use for Chester County till 1786, for Delaware County, 1789-1851. Later used as City Hall. Oldest public building in continuous use in U.S.
Marker Name: Colonial Courthouse

County: Delaware

Date Dedicated: 05/14/1954

Marker Type: City

Location: Ave. of the States near 5th St., Chester

Category: Buildings, Government & Politics, Government & Politics 18th Century

Website: [Web Link]

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