National Register of Historic Places
Hanover County Courthouse
Hanover County Courthouse is a historic place in Hanover Court House, Hanover County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000247.
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Hanover County Courthouse
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About this place
What is Hanover County Courthouse?
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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Listing details
- Name
- Hanover County Courthouse
- City
- Hanover Court House
- County
- Hanover County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- October 1, 1969
- NRIS reference number
- 69000247
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.76319, -77.36721
When was Hanover County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Hanover County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1969.
Where is Hanover County Courthouse located?
Hanover County Courthouse is located in Hanover Court House, Hanover County, Virginia at approximately 37.76319, -77.36721. See the map above.
Is Hanover County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Hanover County Courthouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.