Clearfield County Courthouse

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The Courthouse (1862). The original courthouse, the building at right with belfry in this old view , was built in 1815 and replaced by the present structure in 1862, which occupies a narrow building lot on a street corner. A wider addition was made to the rear in 1884, noticable by different brick, giving the present building a very slight "T" shape. The overall design is rather eclectic, with no definite style.

The flattop tower projects from the front and is open at the bottom to form a porch for the entrance. The large stele in front of the tower contains the Ten Commandments. The other notable feature is the use of gables on all sides. The addition of 1884 repeats the original side gable giving the present double side gable look. An annex in the back is connected to the courthouse by a second story covered walkway. The old jail , built in 1872 and a couple blocks away along the river, still survives and is occupied by a local business.

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1 North Second Street
Clearfield, PA 16830