1724 Chester Courthouse
1724 Chester Courthouse, Colonial courthouse in Chester, United States.
The stone-built structure features two distinct front doors, thick walls measuring 2 feet, and a spacious courtroom with traditional wooden railings.
The building functioned as Chester County courthouse from 1724 to 1789, then served Delaware County until 1850, before becoming Chester City Hall.
The architectural design incorporates Quaker principles, evident in the separate entrances for men and women, reflecting 18th-century social practices.
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission manages the property through a 99-year lease agreement established in July 2021.
Each May, local students participate in Law Day by conducting mock trials in one of the oldest continuous courtrooms in the United States.
Location: Chester
Inception: 1724
GPS coordinates: 39.84920,-75.36000
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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