Wellington County is named for Arthur Wellesley, who was the First Duke of Wellington.
Created: May 16, 1856
District Seat:
Guelph 1856 – present
Courthouse – Guelph
Location: 74 Woodwich Street / Douglas Street
Built: 1842 – 1844
Style: Gothic Revival
Architect: Thomas Young of Toronto
Contractor: William Allan of Guelph
Description: The building faces north and is a two story limestone structure. The building is the castellated style reminiscent of medieval fortifications. The north front has two large square stone towers which rise above the roof line. The building was enlarged in 1850. The architect was David Murray of Guelph. In 1860, brick vaults were built. The architect and contractor was George Bruce of Guelph. The building also houses the Superior Court of Justice and the County Administration.
Provincial Offences Courthouse – Guelph
Location: 59 Cardens Street / Wyndham Street
Built: 1856 – 1857
Style: Renaissance Revival
Architect: William Thomas of Toronto
Contractor: Morrison and Emslie of Guelph.
Description: The building faces west and is a two story limestone structure. The building was the old City Hall and converted to a courthouse in 2009. An 1875 stone addition on the south-west corner added a concert hall and additional market space. The building houses the Provincial Offences Courthouse.
Note: Experienced stonemasons and stone cutters, are responsible for the quality craftsmanship. Carved stone details on the façade are the work of Guelph stone carver Matthew Bell.
Courthouses:
N – Grey County and Dufferin County
E – Peel County and Halton County
W – Waterloo Region, Perth County and Huron County
Photos taken 2016