Southampton County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1833-1834.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Preferred citation:

Southampton County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1833-1834. Barcode number 1119647. Local government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Southampton County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Southampton County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1833-1834. Barcode number 1119647. Local government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Southampton County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1833-1834. This series consists of orders, specifications, a bond, a report, and architectural floor plans for a two-story brick courthouse. The bond binds the craftsmen, Clements Rochelle and Jeremiah Cobb, to the governor for their construction services. The specifications spell out the dimensions, materials, and appointments of the new structure. The report is an account of the committee assigned to inspect the new structure for contractual compliance. The first and second floor plans indicate room layout, dimensions, and some court furniture.

Biographical / historical:

The first Southampton County courthouse was erected in 1749 and was destroyed by fire in 1767. In 1804, a second courthouse was constructed for the locality. The present courthouse was completed in 1834. In 1924, the columned portico was added, and the entire building was remodled in 1960.

Southampton County was formed in 1749 from Isle of Wight County. Part of Nansemond County was added in 1785.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Southampton County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
2 leaves; 6 pages.