Essex County Courthouse, Newark

Name: Essex County Courthouse
Address: Newark, United States

#54 among attractions in Newark

Neo-renaissance architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Essex County Courthouse is located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It was built in 1904 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1975. ()

Built: 1904 (120 years ago)Coordinates: 40°44'14"N, 74°10'44"W

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University HeightsNewark United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Prudential Center, Bethany Baptist Church, Grace Church, Newark City Hall.

0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Prudential Center, Newark
13 min walk • The Prudential Center, affectionately known as "The Rock" by locals, is a beacon of entertainment nestled in the heart of Newark, New Jersey. This state-of-the-art arena, which opened its doors in 2007, is famed for hosting a diverse array of events, from the...
~1740 ftNW
Church
Bethany Baptist Church, Newark
9 min walk • Bethany Baptist Church is a historic church at 117 W. Market Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The church traces its origins to 1870, when a group of African Americans established the church on Broad Street in Newark, in the building of the Peddie Memorial Baptist Church.
0.5 miSE
Church
Grace Church, Newark
13 min walk • Grace Church in Newark is an active and historic Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Newark. It is located on Newark, New Jersey's Broad Street where it has stood since 1837. Grace is a traditional church that worships in the Catholic tradition.
0.5 miSE
City hall
Newark City Hall, Newark
12 min walk • Newark City Hall is located at Government Center in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The building was built in 1902 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 1978.
~810 ftS
Monastery
Newark Abbey, Newark
4 min walk • Newark Abbey, also known as "The Benedictine Abbey of Newark," is a Benedictine monastery located in Newark, New Jersey. It is one of only several urban Catholic monasteries in the country. The monks serve the community through Saint Benedict's Preparatory School and St. Mary's Abbey Church, which are situated on the Abbey grounds.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Pro-Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Newark, Newark
13 min walk • St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral is a former cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, located in Newark, New Jersey within the Archdiocese of Newark.
~250 ftE
Monuments and statues
Seated Lincoln, Newark
2 min walk • Seated Lincoln is a 1911 sculpture by Gutzon Borglum, located next to the Essex County Courthouse in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1995, for its significance in art.
0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of George Floyd, Newark
12 min walk • A bronze statue of George Floyd, an African-American man who was murdered by a police officer during his arrest in Minneapolis, was completed by Stanley Watts and unveiled in 2021. It is situated outside Newark, New Jersey's City Hall.
0.4 miSE
Church, Georgian architecture
Old First Presbyterian Church, Newark
11 min walk • The Old First Presbyterian Church, also known as First Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, is a church in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The grounds, located in the Four Corners Historic District, includes an old burial ground.
~1890 ftSW
Historical place
Krueger Mansion, Newark
10 min walk • The Krueger-Scott Mansion is located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The mansion was built on the corner of Court and High Street in 1888 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1972.
~1670 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. James' A. M. E. Church, Newark
9 min walk • St. James' A.M.E. Church is a historic church located at High and Court Streets in Newark, New Jersey. Built in 1850 by architect John Welch and dedicated in 1854, it was originally called the High Street Presbyterian Church until 1926, when it was briefly disbanded.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Essex County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include Seated Lincoln, Newark (2 min walk), Newark Abbey, Newark (4 min walk), CWOW Gallery, Newark (5 min walk), Teachers Village, Newark (8 min walk).

How to get to Essex County Courthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Essex County Courthouse:

Light rail

Washington Street • Lines: Nlr (7 min walk)
Warren Street/NJIT • Lines: Nlr (10 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & Market St • Lines: 62 (10 min walk)
Newark Penn Bus Terminal (21 min walk)

Train

Newark Penn Station (21 min walk)
Newark Broad Street (21 min walk)

Metro

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (21 min walk)