Richmond County Courthouse (Virginia)
Richmond County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Warsaw, Richmond County, Virginia. It was built between 1748 and 1750, and is a one-story Colonial-era brick building with a hipped roof. It measures approximately 52 feet by 41 feet. During a remodeling in 1877, the original arcade was bricked up and incorporated into the main building. Also on the property is a contemporary clerk's office. The buildings were built by planter Landon Carter (1710–1778).[3]
Richmond County Courthouse | |
Old courthouse and clerk's office at dusk, October 2016 | |
Interactive map showing the location of Richmond County Courthouse | |
| Location | Jct. of U.S. 360 with VA 3, Warsaw, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°57′29″N 76°45′30″W |
| Area | 9.9 acres (4.0 ha) |
| Built | 1748–1750 |
| Built by | Carter, Landon; Ghequiere, T. Buckler |
| Architectural style | Colonial |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001413[1] |
| VLR No. | 321-0004 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 5, 1972 |
| Designated VLR | August 15, 1972[2] |
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
- Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (June 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Richmond County Courthouse" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
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