L'Orignal in Prescott and Russell United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

District Court-House and Gaol 1825

Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 28, 2017

1. District Court-House and Gaol 1825 Marker

Inscription.
In 1816 the Ottawa district was established and the Courts of Quarter Session, which at that time possessed local administrative as well as judicial authority, were held in the Township of Longueuil. In 1824 Jacob Marston donated a plot of land in this vicinity for the use of the court. By September, 1825, the central portion of the present building, constructed by Donald McDonald and Walter Beckworth, contractors, was completed. Designed in the Loyalist Neo-Classic style, this is the oldest remaining court-house in the province. Extensive additions were made in 1861–62.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 45° 37.154′ N, 74° 41.443′ W. Marker is in L'Orignal, Ontario, in Prescott and Russell United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of Queen Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Queen Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1027 Queen Street, L'Orignal ON K0B 1K0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Palais de justice et prison / Court House and Jail (a few steps from this marker); Bureau d'enregistrement / The Land Registry Office (within shouting

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distance of this marker); St Jean-Baptiste Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Presbytère de l'église catholique / Rectory of the Catholic Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ancien bureau de poste / Old Post Office (about 120 meters away); Maison Poulin House (about 120 meters away); Banque Sterling Bank (about 150 meters away); The Founding of l'Orignal (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in L'Orignal.

Also see . . . L'Orignal Old Jail tourist attraction. (Submitted on June 1, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

Wideview of District Court-House and Gaol 1825 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 28, 2017

2. Wideview of District Court-House and Gaol 1825 Marker

District Court-House and Jail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 28, 2017

3. District Court-House and Jail

Still in use as a court-house and administrative offices, old jail has become a tourist attraction.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.