First San Diego Courthouse

Review & FAQ:

• What is the First San Diego Courthouse?
  • First San Diego Courthouse is a preserved or recreated historic structure within Old Town San Diego State Park, originally designed as a town hall in 1847 following the arrival of the Mormon Battalion.
• What purposes did the building serve in the 19th century?
  • During the mid-19th century, it served as the city's courthouse, polling place, church, and educational building.
• What happened to the original building?
  • The original structure was destroyed in a fire in 1872.
• When was the building reconstructed?
  • In 1992, the building was reconstructed by the First San Diego Courthouse Association for use as a public living history museum.
• What can visitors see at the museum today?
  • The free-admission museum preserves artifacts related to San Diego’s early civic history, including recreated court and sheriff’s offices and a recreated jail cell.
• Where is the First San Diego Courthouse located?
  • 2733 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, Phone: 619-220-5422

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