Amherst County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1831-1833

Access and use

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

Amherst County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1831-1833. Barcode number 0007334377. Local government records collection, Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

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

Amherst County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1831-1833. Barcode number 0007334377. Local government records collection, Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Amherst County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1831-1833. This material consists of a floor plan and elevation for the improvement and expansion of the court clerk's office in Amherst Courthouse. The drawing depicts a two-story brick structure five bays wide. The commissioners' report includes specifications for the improvements.

Biographical / historical:

Amherst County was named for Major Jeffery Amherst, British commander in North America during the French and Indian War and governor of Virginia from 1759 to 1768. It was formed from Albemarle County in 1761.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Amherst County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
5 pages