Manatee County Courthouse - Bradenton, FL
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N 27° 29.653 W 082° 32.853
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Historic building in Manatee County FL located in the Manatee Village Historical Park.
Waymark Code: WM2X4J
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2008
Views: 103
This frame building was Manatee's first courthouse and built in 1860. It is the oldest building in the park and the oldest remaining building built as a courthouse in the entire state of Florida.
Through the years the Courthouse was used as a Church, a parsonage, a social hall and a private residence. In 1975, the Manatee United Methodist Church donated the building to the park. It was moved here, restored and opened to the public in 1977.
Inside, the two judge's chairs, witness chair and bookcases are originals. The desk in the judge's chambers was handmade by Josiah Gates and donated by his great-granddaughter. Other benches and tables are handcrafted replicas.
Street address:
1404 Manatee Avenue East
Bradenton, FL USA
County / Borough / Parish: Manatee
Year listed: 1976
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Government
Current function: Recreation And Culture, Work In Progress
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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