Harbour Grace in CensusDiv 1 - Avalon Peninsula-St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Harbour Grace Court House
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Palais de Justice D'Harbour Grace
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 2024
1. Harbour Grace Court House Palais de Justice D'Harbour Grace Marker
Harbour Grace Court House
During the 19th century Harbour Grace was an important centre in Newfoundland and for much of this period it boasted, along with St. John's, one of two court houses in the colony. The present building, constructed in 1830, survives as the oldest public building in the province. It is distinguished as a public building by the large central window and its solid masonry construction. These features make it typical of other Canadian court houses of this period but the inclusion of a residence became characteristic practice in Newfoundland.
Palais de Justice D'Harbour Grace
Au XIXe siècle, Harbour Grace fut un centre important de Terre-Neuve qui possédait l'un des deux Palais de Justice de la colonie, l'autre étant à Saint-Jean. Construit en 1830 cet édifice public est le plus ancien de la province. C'était une résidence, et il en avait l'aspect. Mais une grande fenêtre centrale et une solide maçonnerie le faisaient reconnaitre comme édifice public. Ces caractéristiques étaient celles de tous les Palais de Justice canadiens de la période, mais la combinaison des deux fonctions et des deux
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 47° 41.736′ N, 53° 12.749′ W. Marker is in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland and Labrador, in CensusDiv 1 - Avalon Peninsula-St. John's. It is at the intersection of Cathedral Street (Newfoundland and Labrador Route 70) and Harvey Street, on the left when traveling east on Cathedral Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Cathedral St, Harbour Grace NL A0A 2M0, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony and also the Viceroyalty of New France.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 2024
2. Harbour Grace Court House Palais de Justice D'Harbour Grace Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
