Site Number: 15  Central Tour

Weekend Events:
 -  Interpreted tours of the Courthouse & Church (use entrance
    to new Courthouse on Bridge Street - last tour 3:00 PM)
 -  Hall-Mills Murder Trial photograph exhibition in rotunda
 -  Interpreted tour of the Lord Memorial Fountain
 
Driving directions:
The Courthouse Green, with the Lord Memorial Fountain, and the First Dutch Reformed Church is located on Main Steet in the center of Somerville, between Grove and Bridge Streets.

Parking:
Free parking in lot behind Courthouse - off High Street

ADA Accessable: Yes

Website: www.co.somerset.nj.us
Email: CulturalHeritage@co.somerset.nj.us
Phone: 908-231-7110   
Map: Google Map
Historic Register: Yes

Organization:
County of Somerset

Somerset County Courthouse

Formally dedicated in 1909, the Somerset County Historic Courthouse is a fine example of Beaux-Arts Classicism, popular at the turn of the century. Original contract for the building, in the amount of $227,589, was awarded to the firm of Gordon, Tracy and Swartwout. One of the firm's principals, James Riely Gordon, had architectural practices in both Texas and New York, and is best known for designing public buildings, particularly courthouses.

The courthouse was restored and re-dedicated in 1996 by Somerset County and features original furnishings dating from 1907. Theodore Roosevelt campaigned from the courthouse's grand steps in 1904; and in 1927, the sensational Hall-Mills murder trial took place here, attracting national and international press coverage.