District Court & Town Museum - Newport Downtown Historic District - Newport, NH
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 43° 21.870 W 072° 10.331
18T E 729128 N 4805178
Built in 1826 the District Courthouse is situated on a grassy knowl behind Main St.
Waymark Code: WMJQXK
Location: New Hampshire, United States
Date Posted: 12/20/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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The courthouse is a 2 3/4 story brick landmark was deeded to the town in 1873 and subsequently served as School and Grange Hall before its present use as courthouse and museum. The central entrance features a vertical paneled door topped by a recessed arched panel filled with wood and flanked by half sidelights which are set into the brick on either side of the door.

Bldg #5 on map in the photo gallery
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Newport Downtown Historic District

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Address:
Court Sq

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