Northumberland County Courthouse
The Northumberland County Courthouse is an historic county courthouse located in Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Erected in 1865, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. History and features Built in 1865 by Samuel Sloan (architect), the Norhumberland County Courthouse is a three-story, brick building that was designed in the Italianate style. A three-story wing was added in 1911. It features three arched doors on the front facade, brownstone quoins at the corners, and a clock tower with a copper dome. The tower bell was donated by Simon Cameron. In 1878, it was the site of the murder trial and conviction of the last Molly Maguire, Peter McManus. Gallery See also List of state and county courthouses in Pennsylvania References County courthouses in Pennsylvania Courthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania Italianate architecture in Pennsylvania Government buildings completed in 1865 Buildings and structures in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Sunbury, Pennsylvania National Register of Historic Places in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania