Chester County Courthouse
Chester County Courthouse, County courthouse in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
The Chester County Courthouse features Greek Revival architecture with a symmetrical facade, tall columns, and Indiana limestone additions from 1893.
Thomas Ustick Walter designed this courthouse in 1846 for $55,346, before going on to create the dome of the United States Capitol.
The courthouse served as a central gathering place during the Civil War period, where citizens assembled for patriotic meetings and community events.
Located at 2 North High Street in West Chester, the courthouse occupies three acres and continues to function as an administrative center.
A Ten Commandments plaque installed in 1920 at the courthouse led to legal proceedings about religious displays in government buildings.
Location: Pennsylvania
Architects: Thomas Ustick Walter
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.95986,-75.60500
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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