Lewes Historic District in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Old Court House

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2010

1. Old Court House Marker

Inscription. In 1680, Governor Andros authorized the erection of a court house of logs to cost 5000 pounds of tobacco. Near this wall was the second building used from 1740 to 1791, when the county seat was moved to Georgetown. The church rented building as a tavern from 1797 to 1833, when it was razed and the ground included in the churchyard.

Erected 1933 by Historic Markers Commission. (Marker Number SC-A2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1680.

Location. 38° 46.541′ N, 75° 8.439′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in the Lewes Historic District. It is on 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north. Located between Market and Mulberry Streets, on the wall of the St. Peters Episcopal Church cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Delaware’s Beaches.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

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 New Netherland,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Peter's Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); John Penrose Virden (within shouting distance of this marker); Ryves Holt House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lewes (within shouting distance of this marker); The New Devon Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Dodds Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Bethel Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Last Lewes Pilot Skiff (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

More about this marker. Although the marker itself does not have a number on it, the updated online records of the Delaware Public Archives identify it as number "SC-A2".

Old Court House Marker on the wall to St. Peters Episcopal Church and cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2010

2. Old Court House Marker on the wall to St. Peters Episcopal Church and cemetery

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2010

3. Old Court House Marker

Old Court House Marker along 2nd Street, looking southeast image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 15, 2010

4. Old Court House Marker along 2nd Street, looking southeast

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.