King William County Courthouse | |
Designated Other1: | Virginia Landmarks Register |
Designated Other1 Date: | November 5, 1968[1] |
Designated Other1 Number: | 050-0038 |
Designated Other1 Num Position: | bottom |
Location: | Rte. 619, off VA 30, King William, Virginia |
Coordinates: | 37.6881°N -77.0133°W |
Built: | 1725 |
Added: | October 01, 1969 |
Refnum: | 69000251 |
The King William County Courthouse is a courthouse located in the unincorporated community 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.[2]
This courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
6 photos, 7 measured drawings, and 2 data pages at Historic American Buildings Survey