Caroline County-established, 1773, from parts of Queen Anne's and Dorchester Counties - held its early courts at seven different locations until 1797 when its first courthouse was built on this site, once known as Pig Point.
The 1895 replacement was renovated and extensively added to, 1966. The courthouse was purchased 1791 for 120 shillings.
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