Brockville in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Leeds-Grenville County Court House
Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015
1. Leeds-Grenville County Court House Marker
Symbols of law and authority to a new and changing society, the district court houses of Upper Canada were architecturally prominent buildings in the colony. Of these, one of the most grandiose is the former Johnstown District court house which was erected in the early 1840s and at present houses the county courts for Leeds-Grenville. Planned by the noted Toronto architect, John Howard, the building easily incorporates the diverse facilities of a court room, offices and jail while presenting an exterior of classical and monumental proportions.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list.
Location. 44° 35.446′ N, 75° 41.143′ W. Marker is in Brockville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. It is on Court House Square, on the left when traveling east. Marker is affixed to the right of the main entrance of the court house building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in 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, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sir William Buell Richards (here, next to this marker); Sally Grant (a few steps from this marker); James Morris 1798 - 1865 (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnstown District Court House and Gaol (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Wesleyan Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Brockville Infantry Company / The Brockville Rifles (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General Sir Isaac Brock (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015
2. Wideview of Leeds-Grenville County Court House Marker
Photographed by Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015
3. Leeds-Grenville County Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
