Dutchess County Court House, Historic courthouse in Poughkeepsie, United States.
The Dutchess County Court House is a courthouse in Poughkeepsie featuring Classical Revival architecture with red brick construction, Palladian windows, and decorative stone elements on its exterior. The building contains judges' chambers, clerks' offices, and multiple courtrooms designed for various legal proceedings.
The building was constructed in 1903 and represents the third courthouse to occupy this site. Its predecessor hosted New York's debates on ratifying the U.S. Constitution in 1788.
The courthouse serves as the center for legal proceedings in Dutchess County, handling civil, criminal, and family court cases for residents. It remains a place where important legal decisions that affect people's daily lives are made and resolved.
The courthouse is located at 10 Market Street in downtown Poughkeepsie and is open to the public. Visitors should check current hours and keep in mind that the building has standard security procedures in place.
Matthew Vassar, founder of Vassar College, once operated an alehouse and oyster bar in the basement of the previous courthouse that stood at this location. This unusual connection between the later famous college founder and this site has become largely overlooked today.
GPS coordinates: 41.70396,-73.92927
Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43
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