First Columbia County Courthouse
First Columbia County Courthouse, Federal-style courthouse in Claverack, United States.
The First Columbia County Courthouse features symmetrical brick construction with fluted columns supporting the entrance portico and a gabled metal-clad roof.
Built in 1786 under mason William Ludlow, this courthouse served as Columbia County's judicial center until the county seat moved to Hudson 20 years later.
The courthouse holds significance as the location of the Harry Croswell libel trial, where future president Martin Van Buren presented legal arguments.
The two-story structure, situated on a 1.5-acre lot along NY 23B, has been converted into residential apartments while maintaining its historical exterior features.
The building incorporates both Federal architectural elements from its original construction and Greek Revival features added during nineteenth-century renovations.
Location: Claverack
Inception: 1786
Architectural style: Federal architecture
Address: 549 NY 23B
GPS coordinates: 42.22306,-73.74222
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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