Dinwiddie County Court House
Dinwiddie County Court House is a historic courthouse building located at the junction of U.S. 1 and VA 619 in Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1851, and is a two-story, brick temple-form building in the Greek Revival style. It measures approximately 37 feet (11 m) wide and 78 feet (24 m) long, and features a front portico added in 1933. The courthouse was the site of the Battle of Dinwiddie Court House in the closing stages of the American Civil War. The Dinwiddie County Historical Society is currently located in this building.
Dinwiddie County Courthouse | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Virginia Landmarks Register | |
| Location | Jct. of U.S. 1 and VA 619, Dinwiddie, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°4′37″N 77°35′14″W |
| Area | 9 acres (3.6 ha) |
| Built | 1851 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 73002008 |
| VLR No. | 026-0004 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | March 21, 1973 |
| Designated VLR | February 20, 1973 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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