Tusket in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Argyle Township Court House and Gaol
Le Palais de Justice et Prison Canton d'Argyle
This well-preserved building, constructed between 1802 and 1805, is the oldest-known combined court house and jail still remaining in Canada. A prominent symbol of law and order, this building type was common to British North American towns in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, but few examples have survived. With its simple exterior form and restrained wooden detailing, this structure recalls the New England meeting-house tradition. The corner pilasters, gable-end eave returns, and row of denticulation under the eaves all contribute to the elegant simplicity of its design.
Erected 2017 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada/Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. 43° 51.287′ N, 65° 58.478′ W. Marker is in Tusket, Nova Scotia, in Yarmouth County. Marker is at the intersection of the Lighthouse Route (Nova Scotia Route 3) and Courthouse Road, on the right when traveling north on the Lighthouse Route. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8168 Nova Scotia Route 3, Tusket NS B0W 3M0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Law in Nova Scotia / La Loi en Nouvelle-Écosse (a few steps from this marker); The/Le Village of Tusket (a few steps from this marker); Lost at Sea / Perdus en Mer (a few steps from this marker); Palais de justice et Prison d’Argyle / Argyle Township Court House and Gaol (within shouting distance of this marker); United Empire Loyalists (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); World Wars Memorial (about 150 meters away); Barges de foin salé de Buttes-Amirault (approx. 3.7 kilometers away); Saint Anne Catholic Church Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tusket.
Also see . . .
1. Argyle Township Court House and Gaol: National Historic Site of Canada. "Parks Canada" entry (Submitted on September 29, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Argyle Township Court House & Gaol. "Argyle Township Court House and Archives" entry (Submitted on September 29, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Argyle Township Court House and Gaol: Canadian Register Statement of Significance. Canada's Historic Places entry (Submitted on September 29, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.