Salem in Salem County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Salem County Courthouse
Oldest active courthouse in New Jersey and the second oldest in the United States. Built in 1735, this building was occupied by British troops during the Revolutionary War and later was the site of treason trials for British sympathizers. The courthouse was expanded in 1817 and 1908.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.
Location. 39° 34.318′ N, 75° 28.009′ W. Marker is in Salem, New Jersey, in Salem County. Marker is at the intersection of East Broadway (New Jersey Route 49) and Market Street (New Jersey Route 45), on the right when traveling west on East Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 Market St, Salem NJ 08079, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Il Sannito (here, next to this marker); Salem Fire Museum (a few steps from this marker); John Fenwick (a few steps from this marker); Star Hall Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Finlaw Building (within
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 26, 2020
3. National Register of Historic Places plaque on the building
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 27, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
