Norfolk County (Va.), Public Buildings and Grounds, 1755-1913

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Norfolk County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1853. Barcode number 1157337. Local government records collection, Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Extent:
.25 cu. ft.
Creator:
Norfolk County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Norfolk County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1853. Barcode number 1157337. Local government records collection, Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Norfolk County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1755-1913. The records consist of orders to sell public tobacco warehouses and property containing the ruins of the county workhouse, and an unidentified key (1755-1796); jail inspectors' reports and bids for an addition to the jail (1767-1913); and orders and vouchers for repair and upkeep of the courthouse, orders for the relocation of the courthouse to Portsmouth, orders and documents regarding the sale of the old courthouse, and documents concerning the division of the courthouse between Portsmouth and Norfolk County (1787-1887). One courthouse-related document from 1852 shows a rough sketch of the courtroom.

Biographical / historical:

Note Norfolk County was created in 1691 when Lower Norfolk County was divided into Norfolk County and Princess Anne County. Norfolk County became extinct on 1 January 1963, when it was consolidated with the city of South Norfolk to form the city of Chesapeake. The county seat was Portsmouth.

Acquisition information:
These item came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Norfolk County Circuit Court.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia