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Leeds-Grenville County Court House

Leeds-Grenville County Court House

Photos by Alan L Brown - Posted July, 2009

Plaque Location

The United Counties of Leeds & Grenville
The City of Brockville
On the wall of the court house
just to the right of the front door


Coordinates: N 44 35.454 W 75 41.149

Map

Plaque Text

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.


Another plaque at this location
Sir William Buell Richards 1815-1889

Related Ontario plaque
Johnstown District Court House and Gaol

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Brockville Plaques




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