New Castle County Court House - Courthouses on Waymarking.com

The building known today as the "Old Court House" was built in sections during three centuries of colonial and federal government. Prior to the Revolution it served as the meeting house for the governments of the three counties comprising Delaware. For one year (1776–1777) it served as the state house of Delaware. Thence it became the New Castle County courthouse for three centuries. An occasional court held there serves to keep alive the claim that this building is the oldest continuously used chamber of justice in the United States.

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Year Built: 1730 Current Use of Building: Museum Level of Courts: County Architect: Unknown Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1732-1848 Physical Address: 211 Delaware St., New Castle, Delaware Hours: Hours of Operation Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed state holidays. Hours subject to change. Related Website: [Web Link]

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