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Help Keep History Alive
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In 2025, the L’Orignal Old Jail celebrates its 200th anniversary, marking a significant milestone as the oldest jail in Ontario. To ensure the success of the festivities and enhance the historic site for future visitors, we are seeking support from our community. Donations will help fund the celebration and contribute to beautifying the front of the jail, preserving this important landmark for generations to come.
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L'Orignal Old Jail
L'Orignal Old Jail
L'Orignal Old Jail
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BOOK
Behind the Walls, the untold story of L’Orignal Court House & Jail is a bilingual book written by a team of six people from the L’Orignal community. This flip over book will be available in print in August 2025 and later online.
PLAQUE
A commemorative plaque will be installed outside the building to mark the bicentennial of Ontario’s oldest courthouse.
LIGHTING
4 exterior lights will highlight the façade of the Courthouse and old jail, built in 1825. This project will showcase this historic landmark for residents and visitors.
EVENT
September 28, 2025 – This evening will commemorate the date when the keys to the Courthouse and Jail were handed over to Sheriff Charles Platt Treadwell in 1825. Political figures from Ontario and the region will be in attendance.
BENCH
Thanks to a donation from the Prescott & Russell Law Association, a commemorative bench will be installed in front of the Courthouse. It will provide a space for lawyers, judges, and clients to pause and reflect.
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