Old Cumberland County Courthouse - Carlisle, PA
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One of a series of plaques located in Carlisle - this one honors the town's old Courthouse.
Waymark Code: WM80HW
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2010
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The first County courthouse was located in Shippensburg and was used until a courthouse could be built in the County Seat of Carlisle. This building was completed in 1766 and was rebuilt after a fire on March 24, 1845.
On July 1, 1863 the courthouse was shelled by Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart and his cavalry, before being called to join the Battle of Gettysburg already underway. One of the building's pillars and a window ledge still bear the scars of the shelling
In the mid 20th Century, a new courthouse was built directly across the street from this building, and the new building houses the majority of the County offices.
The text on the plaque is as followes:
HISTORIC CARLISLE
CARLISLE COURT HOUSE
ERECTED 1766
BURNED MARCH 24, 1845
REBUILT 1845-1846
CONTAINED THE EARLY
"APPRENTICES' LIBRARY"
NO. 8
Blue Plaque managing agency: Bouough of Carlisle
Individual Recognized: Historic Building
Physical Address:
1 South Court House Avenue
Carlisle, PA United States
17013
Web Address: [Web Link]
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