Argyle Township Court House & Gaol
| Argyle Township Court House & Gaol | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Status | Used as a museum |
| Type | Government |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Address | 8168 Hwy #3 |
| Town or city | Tusket |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°51′18″N 65°58′28″W / 43.8549°N 65.9745°W |
| Construction started | 1801 |
| Completed | 1805 |
| Owner | Municipality of the District of Argyle & AMHGS (current) |
The Argyle Township Court House & Gaol is a provincially and federally recognised heritage building along Route 308 in the present-day community of Tusket, Nova Scotia. Predating Canadian Confederation, it played a significant role in the administrative, judicial, and political spheres of life in the Municipality of the District of Argyle during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Also known as the Tusket Court House, the building is held to be "the oldest surviving combined court house and jail in Canada." No longer an active court house, the local landmark now serves as a museum and tourist destination.