King William County Courthouse

King William County Courthouse

The King William County Courthouse
Location Rte. 619, off VA 30, King William, Virginia
Coordinates 37°41′17″N 77°0′48″W / 37.68806°N 77.01333°W / 37.68806; -77.01333Coordinates: 37°41′17″N 77°0′48″W / 37.68806°N 77.01333°W / 37.68806; -77.01333
Area 3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built 1725
NRHP Reference # 69000251[1]
VLR # 050-0038
Significant dates
Added to NRHP October 01, 1969
Designated VLR November 5, 1968[2]

The King William County Courthouse is a courthouse located in the town of King William, King William County, Virginia. The original courthouse structure was constructed in 1725; it is the oldest courthouse building in continuous use in the United States. The courthouse is constructed of brick laid in Flemish bond. In 1840 the courthouse was enlarged and a brick wall was erected to enclose the court green and to keep livestock and poultry away from the buildings. A new courthouse complex has been constructed to augment the old; however, hearings are still held in the old building to preserve its historic designation.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  3. ↑ King William County History
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