Georgetown in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sussex County Courthouse
Photographed By Maggie Lora, June 24, 2006
1. Sussex County Courthouse Marker
Inscription.
Sussex County Courthouse. . In 1835 a lottery was authorized to raise funds to replace the frame structure which had served as Courthouse since 1791. Construction of the new building began in 1837 following the sale and relocation of the original Courthouse to its present site on South Bedford Street. The Brick Hotel across the square was designated as the temporary seat of justice. Completed in 1839, the new Courthouse was designed by nationally known architect William Strickland, and constructed by Layton and Sipple. A major renovation and expansion project was completed in 1969.
In 1835 a lottery was authorized to raise funds to replace the frame structure which had served as Courthouse since 1791. Construction of the new building began in 1837 following the sale and relocation of the original Courthouse to its present site on South Bedford Street. The Brick Hotel across the square was designated as the temporary seat of justice. Completed in 1839, the new Courthouse was designed by nationally known architect William Strickland, and constructed by Layton & Sipple. A major renovation and expansion project was completed in 1969. (Marker Number SC-87.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 38° 41.395′ N, 75° 23.163′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of The Circle (U.S. 9) and Bedford and Market Streets, on the left on The Circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown DE 19947, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Brick Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Chad E. Spicer (within shouting distance of this marker); Return Day (within shouting distance of this marker);
2. Sussex County Courthouse Marker with 2011 paint scheme
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 18, 2011
3. Sussex County Courthouse with Marker, at far right
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 18, 2011
4. Sussex County Courthouse 1771 Stocks, nearby lawn
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
5. Sussex County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2006, by Maggie Lora of Kensington, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,983 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on July 1, 2006, by Maggie Lora of Kensington, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on December 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.