Chatham in Chatham-Kent, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Kent County Court House

cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), June 22, 2012

1. Kent County Court House Marker

Inscription. In 1847 the Kent District was established and authority was given for the erection of a court house and jail at Chatham. One year later construction began according to plans submitted by the prominent Canadian architect William Thomas. Designed in the Neo-classical style common to many contemporary public buildings, this well-proportioned white limestone structure features a balustraded balcony above the entrance, a prominent pediment and a crowning cupola. The building was completed in 1850 and the first county council meeting was held here on August 26. An important judicial and administrative centre for this region, the Kent County Court House continues to house the courts of the county even though administrative growth has compelled the transfer of various offices to other locations.

Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation.

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 1850.

Location. 42° 24.565′ N, 82° 10.783′ W.

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Marker is in Chatham, Ontario, in Chatham-Kent. It is at the intersection of Stanley Avenue and 7th Street, on the left when traveling east on Stanley Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 7th St, Chatham ON N7M 3J3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chatham Armoury (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Kent Regiment (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Tecumseh (approx. half a kilometer away); Chatham Blockhouse (approx. half a kilometer away); The Forks (approx. half a kilometer away); Skirmish at the Forks (approx. half a kilometer away); Casualties of the Skirmish / Les Pertes Survenues Lors de l'Escarmouche (approx.

cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), June 22, 2012

2. Kent County Court House Marker

half a kilometer away); John Brown's Convention 1858 (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chatham.

Other markers no longer nearby. British Encampment: Forks of the Thames / Campement Britanique: Les Fourches De La Rivière Thames (was approx. half a kilometer away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Skirmish at the Forks (was approx. half a kilometer away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 376 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.