King William County Courthouse
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.
King William County Courthouse | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Virginia Landmarks Register | |
The King William County Courthouse | |
| Location | Rte. 619, off VA 30, King William, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°41′17″N 77°0′48″W |
| Area | 3 acres (1.2 ha) |
| Built | 1725 |
| NRHP reference No. | 69000251 |
| VLR No. | 050-0038 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 01, 1969 |
| Designated VLR | November 5, 1968 |
This courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
- However, the courthouse in Chester of Delaware County, Pennsylvania dates back to 1724 and will likely become more significant as the county just voted for a 99-year lease with a vote of 4-0 (July, 2021).
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