Kent County Courthouse

This recently renovated building was erected in 1874 on the site

of the Courthouse of 1691, which had replaced a still earlier

version that the court had ordered 'Burnt to get ye nails.' From

about 1722 to 1863, the site was occupied by a tavern under a

series of innkeepers. One of these is said to have had his sign,

a portrait of King George III, painted out and replaced during

the Revolution with the likeness of Washington. Open weekdays.

Free.

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