Northumberland County Courthouse Explained

The Northumberland County Courthouse is an historic county courthouse located in Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Erected in 1865, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.^[1]

History and features

Built in 1865 by Samuel Sloan (architect), the Norhumberland County Courthouse is a three-story, brick building that was designed in the Italianate style.

A three-story wing was added in 1911. It features three arched doors on the front facade, brownstone quoins at the corners, and a clock tower with a copper dome. The tower bell was donated by Simon Cameron.

In 1878, it was the site of the murder trial and conviction of the last Molly Maguire, Peter McManus.^[2]

See also

• List of state and county courthouses in Pennsylvania

Notes and References

1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H001040_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Northumberland County Courthouse ]. 2012-05-27. Helen J. Schaffer . Elizabeth H. Kury . James J. Rorke, Jr. . amp . PDF. July 1974.
2. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H001040_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Northumberland County Courthouse ]. 2012-05-27. Helen J. Schaffer . Elizabeth H. Kury . James J. Rorke, Jr. . amp . PDF. July 1974.