Lancaster County Courthouse, Lancaster

Name: Lancaster County Courthouse
Address: 50 N Duke St, Lancaster, United States

#28 among attractions in Lancaster

Romanesque architecture

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Lancaster County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The original building was built between 1852 and 1855. The original building was designed by Philadelphia architect Samuel Sloan. The north wing was added between 1896 and 1898, and low flanking wings on either side of the exterior staircase were added in 1926–1927. These later additions were designed by Lancaster architects James H. Warner and C. Emlen Urban, respectively. It is an important example of the Romanesque Revival style. ()

Coordinates: 40°2'20"N, 76°18'15"W

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50 N Duke StLancaster Central Business DistrictLancaster United States

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Day trips

Lancaster County Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chameleon Club, Clipper Magazine Stadium, The Ware Center, Central Market.

~1570 ftNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Chameleon Club, Lancaster
8 min walk • The Chameleon Club is an iconic music venue located in the historic downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
0.8 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Baseball
Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster
20 min walk • Clipper Magazine Stadium is a cornerstone of entertainment in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offering locals and tourists alike a classic American pastime in the form of baseball. This modern ballpark, which opened its gates in 2005, serves as the home field for the...
~1180 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Ware Center, Lancaster
6 min walk • The Ware Center is a performing arts center located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. First opened in 2008, it has been a satellite campus of Millersville University since 2010. Along with the Winter Center, The Ware Center is a venue for Millersville University’s Department of Visual & Performing Arts.
0.4 miSE
Shopping, Romanesque architecture, Market
Central Market, Lancaster
12 min walk • Central Market, also known as Lancaster Central Market, is a historic public market located in Penn Square, in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Until 2005, the market was the oldest municipally-operated market in the United States.
~840 ftW
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
Hager Building, Lancaster
5 min walk • Hager Building is a historic commercial building located at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was designed by noted Lancaster architect C. Emlen Urban and built in 1910–1911.
~1450 ftSW
Church
St. Mary's Church, Lancaster
8 min walk • The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, more commonly known as Historic St. Mary's Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
~470 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Demuth Museum, Lancaster
3 min walk • Demuth Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, is a museum dedicated to the paintings of Charles Demuth located in his former studio and home at 120 East King Street.
~1030 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Village Nightclub, Lancaster
5 min walk • The Village Nightclub, also known as The Village, is a nightclub and music venue located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The club opened in 1953 and has hosted many famous artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Cheap Trick, Dio, Blue Öyster Cult and Kansas.
~1200 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Fulton Opera House, Lancaster
6 min walk • The Fulton Opera House, also known as the Fulton Theatre or simply The Fulton, is a League of Regional Theatres class B regional theater located in historic downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is reportedly the oldest working theatre in the United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
~710 ftSE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster
4 min walk • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church located at 31 South Duke Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest in the state. The remains of both Thomas Mifflin and Thomas Wharton are interred at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
~800 ftS
Convention center
Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster
4 min walk • The Lancaster County Convention Center is a publicly owned convention center in the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. With initial site preparation in late 2006 and completion in the summer of 2009, the Lancaster County Convention Center is one of several projects intended to help revitalize downtown Lancaster.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lancaster County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include Demuth Museum, Lancaster (3 min walk), Charlie Wagner's Cafe, Lancaster (3 min walk), Ghost Tour of Lancaster, Lancaster (3 min walk), Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster (4 min walk).

How to get to Lancaster County Courthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lancaster County Courthouse:

Bus

Courthouse Duke and Grant • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
East Orange and North Christian Street • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)

Train

Lancaster (28 min walk)