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Sussex County Courthouse (New Jersey)

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Sussex County Courthouse
Sussex County Courthouse (New Jersey) is located in Sussex County, New Jersey
Sussex County Courthouse (New Jersey)
Sussex County Courthouse (New Jersey) is located in New Jersey
Sussex County Courthouse (New Jersey)
Sussex County Courthouse (New Jersey) is located in the United States
Sussex County Courthouse (New Jersey)
LocationHigh and Spring Streets, Newton, New Jersey
Coordinates41°3′32″N 74°45′14″W / 41.05889°N 74.75389°W / 41.05889; -74.75389
Area0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built1761
ArchitectFowler & Andrews; Harrison,Amos A.
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.79001523[1]
NJRHP No.2618[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 23, 1979
Designated NJRHPMay 9, 1979

Sussex County Courthouse, is located in Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States.

Built in 1765, the courthouse was the site of a daring raid during the American Revolution by one of the Loyalists' best operatives, Lieutenant James Moody.[3] In 1780, Moody led several men to free eight Loyalist prisoners held in the Sussex County Courthouse. Moody freed the men and fled with them. Despite a pursuit lasting several days, Revolutionary forces failed to capture them. The court was gutted by fire in 1847 and rebuilt within the original walls and structure. It continues to handle judicial proceedings in conjunction with a newer facility.[3]

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1979.

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References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Sussex County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. January 10, 2010. p. 12. Retrieved April 7, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Newton, NJ - The Sussex Court House


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