Jefferson County Courthouse
A Romanesque Revival courthouse of red brick built in 1892, with a towering clock tower, and one of the oldest courthouses in Washington State still in use.
The courthouse stands on the western slope above Uptown, built of red brick and sandstone, with a clock tower about 38 metres high. For many years the tower served as a navigation landmark for ships at sea. It still functions as the county courthouse, and visitors can enter the lobby on weekdays. Its exterior is one of the most photographed buildings in Port Townsend. Entry is free, and it is an easy detour on a walk through Uptown.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day; lobby accessible during weekday office hours
Nearby sights
- Port Townsend–Coupeville Ferry
- Uptown Port Townsend & Victorian Homes
- Port Townsend Historic District – Downtown (Water Street)
- Jefferson Museum of Art & History
- Northwest Maritime Center
- Chetzemoka Park
- Port Townsend Marine Science Center
- Fort Worden Historical State Park