Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Site of the Second County Courthouse

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2025

1. Site of the Second County Courthouse Marker

Inscription.
This building was constructed in 1793-1794 as the Second County Courthouse for Richmond County (Staten Island). The two-story building had two rooms on the first floor, the larger of which served as a public hall, and the courtroom occupied the entire second floor.

The building served its public function until the Third County Courthouse (now Historic Richmond Town's Visitor Center) was completed in 1837. The former courthouse was then sold at auction and converted into a private residence. A subsequent owner built an addition to the front of the building and turned it into a tavern and restaurant known as the Schaeffer Hotel. In the 1930s and 1940s it was known as the Fairway Club.

The building was destroyed by arson in 1944.

Erected by Historic Richmond Town.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 40° 34.308′ N, 74° 8.831′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Richmond. It is on Arthur Kill Road south of Richmond Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3961 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island NY 10309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Treasure House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Richmond County Hall and the Parish House of St. Andrew's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Three Sisters Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of 18th century structures (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Lighthouse Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Where Does Your Grain Go? (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Grist" for the Mills (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2025

2. Site of the Second County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.