Hanover County Courthouse
Historic courthouse in Virginia. Added to the National Register in 1969, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
Hanover County Courthouse is a historic courthouse located in the community of Hanover Courthouse, the county seat of Hanover County, Virginia. Built about 1735, it is one of the nation's oldest courthouses still in use for that purpose. It is historically notable as the site of the Parson's Cause case, which was argued by Patrick Henry in 1763. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973. A modern courthouse complex stands nearby, which now houses most of the county's judicial functions.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | Jct. of Rte. 1006 and U.S. 301, Hanover Court House, VA |
| County | Hanover County |
| Listed | Oct 1, 1969 |
| Listed for | Politics and government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 69000247 |
| Type of place | county courthouse |
| Style | Georgian architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, Virginia Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Jct. of Rte. 1006 and U.S. 301, Hanover Court House, VA |
| Coordinates | 37.7632° N, 77.3672° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Maggie L Walker National Historic Site · 15 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion 38 miles |
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Local history books for Hanover County
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Guidebooks to historic places in Virginia
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Hanover County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Oct 1, 1969. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Hanover County Courthouse?
Yes. Hanover County Courthouse is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Hanover County Courthouse?
Jct. of Rte. 1006 and U.S. 301, Hanover Court House, Hanover County, Virginia. The nearest national park unit is Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, 15 miles away.
Where is the nomination form for Hanover County Courthouse?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Hanover County Courthouse?
One federal campground is within reach, George Washington Birthplace National Monument Picnic Pavilion, 38 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Hanover County Courthouse?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 69000247. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.