The First San Diego Courthouse replica was dedicated in 1992 and is open to the public. There are plans to replace the 1860 jail cell once behind the building. Located in San Diego's wonderful Old Town State Historic Park , the First San Diego Courthouse is open from 10-5 every day of the week.
Admission is free.
Built in 1847 by members of the Mormon Battalion, the courthouse was destroyed in the Old Town fire of 1872, as was much of Old Town and its businesses. Judge Oliver S. Witherby was San Diego's first district judge. His portrait, now on display in the reconstructed courthouse, was painted in 1885 by U.S. Army Captain and Medical Doctor William Winder, who had arrived in San Diego in 1854. Or we can help you get your organization's own web site . All rights reserved.