Colonial Courthouse
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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
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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
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