Barnstable in Barnstable County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Olde Colonial Courthouse

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 21, 2019

1. Olde Colonial Courthouse Marker

Inscription. This building was the court house where the Kings Court was forced to end its sessions by a band of patriots in September 1774

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1774.

Location. 41° 42.26′ N, 70° 18.491′ W. Marker is in Barnstable, Massachusetts, in Barnstable County. Marker is at the intersection of Rendezvous Lane and Main Street (Massachusetts Route 6A), on the right when traveling north on Rendezvous Lane. Courthouse currently houses the Tales of Cape Cod Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3046 Main Street, Barnstable MA 02630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mercy Otis Warren (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Olde Colonial Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Men Of Barnstable (within shouting distance of this marker); Marcy Otis Warren (approx. ¼ mile away); 1814 (approx. ¼ mile away); James Otis Jr. (approx. ¼ mile away); Barnstable County’s 300th Anniversary (approx. 0.3 miles away); Charles L. Gifford (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barnstable.

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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 21, 2019

2. Olde Colonial Courthouse Marker

Olde Colonial Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 21, 2019

3. Olde Colonial Courthouse

National Historical Register of Historic Places Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, September 21, 2019

4. National Historical Register of Historic Places Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.