National Register of Historic Places

Portsmouth Courthouse

Portsmouth (Independent City), Portsmouth County, Virginia
Listed
April 28, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000876

About this property

Portsmouth Courthouse, also known as Norfolk County Courthouse, is a historic courthouse building located at Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It was built in 1846, and is a one-story with basement, Greek Revival-style brick building. It measures 78 feet wide by 57 feet deep. The building is topped by a paneled parapet with Doric order entablature supported by plain Greek Doric pilasters. The building remained in use as a courthouse until 1960, when the county government moved to Great Bridge. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in April 7, 1970. It is located in the Downtown Portsmouth Historic District. The building is an example of Greek Revival architecture, designed by William B. Singleton, with a lean Doric portico above a high basement and it now houses the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Centre.

Location

Portsmouth (Independent City), Portsmouth County, Virginia
36.83545, -76.30119

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Portsmouth Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Portsmouth Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 28, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Portsmouth Courthouse?

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

What is the period of significance for Portsmouth Courthouse?

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

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