Argyle Township Court House and Jail
Tusket, Italy
The Argyle Township Court House & Gaol is a provincially and federally recognised heritage building along Route 308 in the present-day community of Tusket, Nova Scotia. Predating Canadian Confederation, it played a significant role in the administrative, judicial, and political spheres of life in th
e Municipality of the District of Argyle during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Also known as the Tusket Court House, the building is held to be "the oldest surviving combined court house and jail in Canada." No longer an active court house, the local landmark now serves as a museum and tourist destination.
Listen to the audio guide for Argyle Township Court House and Jail Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen offNearby
- Sainte Anne's Catholic Church chiese · 4 km away
- Indian Sluice Point Bridge bridge · 10 km away
- Chebogue Cemetery cemetery · 13 km away