National Register of Historic Places

Brentsville Courthouse and Jail

Brentsville, Prince William County, Virginia
Listed
August 17, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89001060

About this property

Brentsville Courthouse and Jail is a historic courthouse and jail located at Brentsville, Prince William County, Virginia. The courthouse was built in 1822, and is a two-story, Federal style brick building. It features a fanlight over the main entrance, within a keyed, semicircular brick arch and an octagonal-roofed, frame-built cupola. The Brentsville Jail was built about 1820, and is located 30 yards from the courthouse. It is a well-constructed, two-story, gable roofed structure. The county seat was moved to Manassas in the 1890s to the Prince William County Courthouse and the courthouse and jail were abandoned. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

Location

12239 and 12249 Bristow Rd.
Brentsville, Prince William County, Virginia
38.68979, -77.50014

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Brentsville Courthouse and Jail listed on the National Register?

Brentsville Courthouse and Jail was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Brentsville Courthouse and Jail?

Brentsville Courthouse and Jail is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Brentsville Courthouse and Jail?

The period of significance for Brentsville Courthouse and Jail is recorded as the industrial era.

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