Newbury in Orange County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Old Court House
Here Stood From 1773 to 1801
Photographed By James True, October 16, 2011
1. Old Court House Marker
The old court house with jail connected for Gloucester County New York, which became Orange County Vermont. It was used for a meeting house until 1788. The Legislature of 1787 met in this building. A few rods northerly stood the log fort of revolutionary days.
Erected 1912 by Town of Newbury, Vermont.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.
Location. 44° 5.309′ N, 72° 2.915′ W. Marker is in Newbury, Vermont, in Orange County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 5) 0.1 miles north of Oxbow Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newbury VT 05051, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bayley-Hazen Military Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Thomas Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Thomas Johnson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elmbank (approx. half a mile away); Jacob Bayley (approx. 0.8 miles away); General Jacob Bayley (approx. 0.8 miles away); Terminal Of Coos Road (approx. 1.1 miles away in New
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Photographed By James True, October 16, 2011
2. Wideview of Old Court House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 642 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
