First Court House and Prison Built in 1774
This tablet marks the site
of the
First Court House
and
Prison Built in 1774
In the prison yard around which
was a high stone wall were
The Pillory and Whipping Post
used in those days for the
punishment of criminals
Prior to the erection of
this court house, the courts
were held in public inns
Marker is at the intersection of Juliana Street and Penn Street, on the right when traveling south on Juliana Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
