Hanover County Courthouse
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.
Hanover County Courthouse | |
Historic Hanover County Courthouse and Hanover Civil War Memorial | |
| Location | Hanover Court House, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°45′47″N 77°22′3″W |
| Built | 1735 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Part of | Hanover County Courthouse Historic District (ID71000980) |
| NRHP reference No. | 69000247 |
| VLR No. | 042-0016 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 1, 1969 |
| Designated NHL | November 7, 1973 |
| Designated CP | September 22, 1971 |
| Designated VLR | November 5, 1968 |
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