Frontenac County Court House, Kingston

Name: Frontenac County Court House
Address: 5 Court St, Kingston, K7L 2N4, Canada
Telephone: +1 613-548-6811

#43 among attractions in Kingston

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The Frontenac County Court House in Kingston, Ontario, Canada is the Courthouse for Frontenac County, Ontario. The Neoclassical building was designed by Edward Horsey and constructed by builders Scobell and Tossell. Alternation after 1874 fire by John Power added the dome tower. It overlooks City Park to its south, and Lake Ontario beyond. The front of the structure features the Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom. ()

Built: 1855 (169 years ago)Coordinates: 44°13'40"N, 76°29'23"W

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5 Court StOld Sydenham Heritage DistrictKingston K7L 2N4 Canada

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+1 613-548-6811

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Frontenac County Court House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Frontenac County Court House?

Nearby attractions include Chalmers United Church, Kingston (3 min walk), Sydenham Street United Church, Kingston (5 min walk), St. Mary's Cathedral, Kingston (6 min walk), University District, Kingston (7 min walk).