Colusa in Colusa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Colusa County Courthouse

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 4, 2006

1. Colusa County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1861, this Federal/Classic Revival style building is the oldest remaining courthouse in the Sacramento Valley. The “Southern” style reflects the county’s heritage from the Ante-Bellum South and states-rights sympathies during the Civil War. In its early years, the courthouse also served as the County’s center of cultural, social and religious activities.

California Registered Historical Landmark No. 890

Erected 1976 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Colusa County Historical Society and the Colusa County Board of Supervisors July 4, 1976. (Marker Number 890.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 39° 12.835′ N, 122° 0.537′ W. Marker is in Colusa, California, in Colusa County. Marker can be reached from Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 547 Market Street, Colusa CA 95932, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Will Semple Green House (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library (within shouting

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distance of this marker); I.O.O.F. Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Judge H. M. Albery House (about 500 feet away); Adelade M. Ryerson House--1906 (about 700 feet away); Old Chinatown District--Circa 1890 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Lady of Lourdes Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); U. W. Brown House - Circa 1867 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colusa.

More about this marker. Marker is on the building to the left of the main entrance.

Also see . . . History of Colusa County. (Submitted on August 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Colusa County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 4, 2006

2. Colusa County Courthouse

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 4, 2006

3. Colusa County Courthouse

Colusa County Courthouse State Landmark Directional Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 4, 2006

4. Colusa County Courthouse State Landmark Directional Sign

Vintage Postcard - Colusa County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Eastman's Studio

5. Vintage Postcard - Colusa County Courthouse

Source: USGenweb.org

circa 1908

6. Colusa County Courthouse

Photo Source - Library of Congress
Historic Building Survey

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,831 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on July 19, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on December 4, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on April 5, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.