Saint John, New Brunswick — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Saint John County Court House
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Le Palais de Justice de Saint-Jean
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 7, 2022
1. Saint John County Court House Marker
Facing King Square, the County Court House was built between 1827 and 1829 to house the Court of Quarter Sessions and the Supreme Court. Probably designed by Scottish born architect John Cunningham, it has a low hipped roof and balanced composition typical of early British public buildings. With its conscious arrangement of classical details, the building creates an impression of order and grandeur. Among its notable features is a freestanding circular staircase whose steps, made from single blocks of stones, are cantilevered from the wall.
Le Palais de Justice a été construit entre 1827 et 1829, face à King Square, afin de loger la Cour de la paix et la Cour suprême. Cet édifice a probablement été bâti d'après les plans de John Cunningham, archi tecte d'origine écossaise. Son toit bas, en croupe, et sa façade symétrique font songer aux anciens édifices publics anglais. Entre autres particula rités remarquables, l'édifice offre un escalier à vis en porte à faux dont chaque marche est faite d'une seule dalle
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Erected 1977 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
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 1827.
Location. 45° 16.423′ N, 66° 3.423′ W. Marker is in Saint John, New Brunswick. It is at the intersection of Sydney Street and King Street E, on the right when traveling north on Sydney Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 Sydney Street, Saint John NB E2L 2H9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Brunswick’s Saint John and the Fundy Shore. It is also in the Maritimes and 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, the Viceroyalty of New France, and Acadia.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: No. 2 Mechanics’ Volunteer Company Engine House (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint John’s Original Burial Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of New Brunswick (within shouting distance of this marker); Imperial Theatre (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Saint John’s First Wind Grist Mill (about 120 meters away); King’s Square (about 120 meters away); King Edward VII Memorial Bandstand (about 120 meters away); Saint John City Market (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint John.
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, July 7, 2022
2. Saint John County Court House & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
