Franklin County is named for Benjamin Franklin, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and who lived from 1706 to 1790.
Surrounding County and Canada Courthouses:
N – Quebec, Canada
E – Clinton County and Essex County
S – Essex County and Hamilton County
Created: March 11, 1808
County Seat:
Malone 1808 – present
County Courthouse – Malone
Location: 63 West Main Street / Brewster Street
Built: 1930 – 1931
Style: Neo-Classical
Architect: William J Beardsley of Poughkeepsie
Contractor: M E Ryan Company
Description: The building faces south and is a three story brownish colored stone and concrete structure. The building is located on landscaped grounds in the center of Malone. The south front has a projecting center section with three arched entrances on the first story. The east and west wings project from the main building. The front has vertical dividing pillars. The roof line is flat. Part of the old red colored brick courthouse is located on the west side. The modern four story addition constructed in 2010 is located on the north side and is connected to the courthouse. The architect was Beardsley Architects & Engineers
See: The architect, William J Beardsley of Poughkeepsie , designed courthouses in Chautaqua County, Dutchess County, Greene County and Sullivan County.
See: The 4th Judicial District is located at 101 State Farm Place in Malta and includes Clinton County, Essex County, Fulton County, Hamilton County, Montgomery County, Saint Lawrence County, Saratoga County, Schenectady County, Warren County and Washington County.
History: Malone was designated as the county seat in 1808. The first courthouse was built by Noah Moody in 1811 to 1812 at a cost of $4,757.25. The second courthouse was rebuild of the first courthpuse in 1852. The third courthouse was designed by Marcus Cumming and was built by James Houston in 1882 at a cost of $35,000. The building was remodeled for use as the Clerk’s Office when the present courthouse was constructed on the south side. The third and present courthouse was constructed in 1930 to 1931

County Courthouse – Malone





Remaining Section of the old 1892 County Courthouse

County Courthouse Addition 2010 – Malone



Picture First County Courthouse 1811

Picture Second County Courthouse 1852

Picture Third County Courthouse 1882
Photos taken 2010 and 2014