Bristol County Courthouse
Bristol County Courthouse, County courthouse in Bristol, Rhode Island.
The Bristol County Courthouse features Federal architectural design with brick exterior walls, a central staircase, and a symmetrical facade facing Bristol Harbor.
Built in 1816, this courthouse served as one of five rotating locations for the Rhode Island state legislature during the early nineteenth century.
The building represents early American civic architecture and demonstrates the importance of government institutions in Rhode Island's development.
The building now hosts educational programs, community meetings, and serves as the headquarters for the Bristol Fourth of July Committee.
Sold for one dollar to the Bristol Statehouse Foundation in 1997, the courthouse maintains its position as a central gathering point for local events.
Location: Rhode Island
Architects: John Holden Greene
GPS coordinates: 41.66333,-71.27139
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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