Hanover County Courthouse
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| Hanover County Courthouse | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Location: | Hanover Court House, Virginia |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1735 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style(s): | Georgian |
| Designated as NHL: | November 07, 1973[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | October 01, 1969 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 69000247 |
| Governing body: | Local |
Hanover County Courthouse, built in 1735, is an historic courthouse located in Hanover Court House, Virginia. In 1763, Patrick Henry, who lived and practiced law in Hanover County, argued the case of the Parson's Cause, a case involving King George III's requirement that Virginians pay taxes to support the local Anglican ministry despite their objections and those of the House of Burgesses, Henry, representing the County, accused the King of tyranny in overturning colonial law without regard to the wishes of his subjects.[3][4]
A new modern government complex with two court buildings was built and opened in 1979 adjacent to the 1735 courthouse, which, is still actively used for periodic judicial proceedings to alleviate crowded court dockets and also for handling ceremonial events.[5]
On December 30, 1970, it was added the National Register of Historic Places and on November 07, 1973 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. It is the focal point of the Hanover County Courthouse Historic District.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Hanover County Courthouse. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2008-04-12.
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ Patrick Henry biography
- ^ Patrick Henry
- ^ Hanover Courthouse has an illustrious history By Larry Hall, Times-Dispatch Librarian/Researcher
[edit] External links
- Hanover County website
- Hanover County Historic Resources website
- Map and directions to Hanover County Government Complex including historic Courthouse and current General District Court and Circuit Court buildings
- National Historic Landmarks Program listing for Hanover County Courthouse
- Photo tour: Hanover Courthouse
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