National Register of Historic Places
Pittsylvania County Courthouse
Pittsylvania County Courthouse is a historic place in Chatham, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1981, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 81000643.
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Pittsylvania County Courthouse
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About this place
What is Pittsylvania County Courthouse?
The Pittsylvania County Courthouse is located at 1 North Main Street in downtown Chatham, Virginia, USA. Built in 1853, this Greek Revival building was Pittsylvania County's third courthouse. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987, because it was the scene of events leading to Ex parte Virginia, a United States Supreme Court case extending the Equal Protection Clause to state actions such as jury selection.
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Listing details
- Name
- Pittsylvania County Courthouse
- City
- Chatham
- County
- Pittsylvania County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- October 29, 1981
- NRIS reference number
- 81000643
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 36.82654, -79.39823
When was Pittsylvania County Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Pittsylvania County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1981.
Where is Pittsylvania County Courthouse located?
Pittsylvania County Courthouse is located in Chatham, Pittsylvania County, Virginia at approximately 36.82654, -79.39823. See the map above.
Is Pittsylvania County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Pittsylvania County Courthouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.