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

Inscription.
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. Marker 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 this postal address: 41 Court House Square, Brockville ON K6V 7N3, Canada. Touch for directions.

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

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(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 of all markers in Brockville.

Wideview of Leeds-Grenville County Court House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015

2. Wideview of Leeds-Grenville County Court House Marker

(marker is to the right of the entrance)

Leeds-Grenville County Court House image. Click for full size.

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 269 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.