If your village has committed to having a gaol to incarcerate convicts, it stands to reason you need a courthouse. So, the two were built simultaneously starting in 1825. The colonial, Regency style building also housed soldiers stationed in Richmond. Soon the Courthouse began serving additional purposes. In 1829, judges were added to hear cases for the Police District of Richmond. Five years later, various religious denominations used the chambers to conduct their services. The property was enhanced with brick construction in 1834. From 1861 until 1993, it was home for the municipality’s Council Chambers.
