Middlesex County Courthouse (Urbanna, Virginia) Explained

Middlesex County Courthouse
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:June 15, 1976[1]
Designated Other1 Number:316-0002
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:Off VA 602, Urbanna, Virginia
Coordinates:37.6358°N -76.5761°W
Built:1745
Architecture:Colonial
Added:November 21, 1976
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:76002114

The Middlesex County Courthouse in Urbanna, Virginia was built starting in 1745. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1976. It has also been known as Old Middlesex County Courthouse and as Middlesex County Woman's Club.[2]

During the American Civil War, the building was used by Confederate troops and was shelled by Union gunboats, but was not much damaged. It has been used as a church. In 1948 it was deconsecrated and ownership was transferred to the Middlesex County Woman's Club. As of 1976 the building was used by that group as its headquarters and for community and private functions.[2] It is located in the Urbanna Historic District.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Old Middlesex County Courthouse / Middlesex County Woman's Club . Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission staff . June 1976 . Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and accompanying photo