National Historic Landmark

Hanover County Courthouse

Hanover Court House, Hanover County, Virginia
Listed
September 30, 1969
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
69000247

About this property

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.

Location

Hanover Court House, Hanover County, Virginia
37.76319, -77.36721

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
National Register nomination ›
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Hanover County Courthouse Historic District
Early Republic
0 mi
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Industrial
0.9 mi
Hickory Hill
Industrial
2.8 mi
Hickory Hill Slave and African American Cemetery (Additional Documentation)
Listed
3 mi
Horn Quarter
Industrial
3.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Skirmish at Hanover Court House (Sheridan 1864)
1864Civil War
0.9 mi
Battle of Hanover Court House
1862Civil War
1.4 mi
Totopotomoy Creek — Bethesda Church (May 30, 1864)
1864Civil War
1.6 mi
Battle of Slash Church (Hanover Court House)
1862Civil War
2.8 mi
Battle of Yellow Tavern — Stuart Mortally Wounded
1864Civil War
5.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Hanover County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Hanover County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1969.

What type of historic resource is Hanover County Courthouse?

Hanover County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Hanover County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Hanover County Courthouse has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Hanover County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Hanover County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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