Johnstown in Fulton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonial Court House
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 31, 2007
1. Court House in Fulton County, New York
Fulton County is proud to have the oldest Colonial Courthouse in New York State that is still actively used!
Only Colonial Court House
In State of New York
First Court General
Sessions, Tryon County,
September 8, 1772
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1814.
Location. 43° 0.398′ N, 74° 22.463′ W. Marker is in Johnstown, New York, in Fulton County. It is on North William Street (New York State Route 29) near W. Main Street ( Route 67), on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the lawn beside the sidewalk leading to the steps of the court house. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnstown NY 12095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tryon County Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Suffrage Pioneer (a few steps from this marker); Johnson Hall - 1763 (within shouting distance of this marker); General Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); Matthias B. Hildreth (within shouting distance of this marker); Founder of Johnstown (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Superintendent of Indian Affairs
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Also see . . . Fulton County Courthouse - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on February 12, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 31, 2007
2. Court House
Fulton County court house in Johnstown, New York.
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 29, 2012
3. Colonial Court House Build Date
Erected in 1772
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 29, 2012
4. Colonial Court House Marker & Marker
Historic American Building Survey
5. Old Courthouse, North William Street, Johnstown, Fulton Co., NY
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,678 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2012, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5. submitted on September 10, 2013, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
