Brantford in Brant County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Brant County Court-House
In July, 1852, the Six Nations Indians sold to Brant County the land upon which this court-house now stands. Designed by John Turner and William Sinon and erected by the Provisional County of Brant, the stone and brick building was largely completed in 1852. The original structure contained court rooms, county offices, a law library and a gaol. Additions were made in 1861 and 1886, but the building remains predominantly Greek Revival in style. The centre block faηade has two clusters of simple Doric columns rising from the second floor and supporting a triangular pediment. Identical pediments are repeated over each of the wings. The court-house faces Victoria Square, one of Ontario's most impressive public squares.
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 43° 8.482′ N, 80° 15.797′ W. Marker was in Brantford, Ontario, in Brant County. It was on
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Regionally, this marker was in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area and in Southwestern Ontario. It was also in Central Canada. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Brant County Court House (here, next to this marker); Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant) (within shouting distance of this marker); John Claude Whale (within shouting distance of this marker); Victoria Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Founding of Brantford (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Alexander David Hardy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Henry Clapp (about 120 meters away); Park Baptist Church (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brantford.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
