Hanover in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Hanover Court House
Erected in 1735
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 2, 2009
1. Hanover Court House Marker (obverse)
Near here lived in 1610 Machumps, brother-in-law to King Powhatan.
Near here were born Patrick Henry and Henry Clay.
In this building on 1st December 1763 Patrick Henry lighted the torch of liberty in the Parson’s Cause.(over)
Erected by Hanover Branch A.P.V.A. 1929
(Reverse)
Here in 1781 were the headquarters of Lord Cornwallis and Lt. Col. Tarleton.
Fierce battle fought here 27th May 1862.
On 13th June 1862 General Stuart passed on his ride around Gen. McClellan’s army.(over)
Erected by Hanover Branch A.P.V.A. 1929
Erected 1929 by Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1862.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 45.765′ N, 77° 22.029′ W. Marker was in Hanover, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker was on Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. 301) 0.2 miles north of Depot Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Hanover VA 23069, United States of America.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Hanover Confederate Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanover Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fields Family (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hanover Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Hanover Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hanover Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hanover Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrick Henry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.
More about this marker. Marker removed 2013 by Hanover Court with Preservation Virginia approval due to inaccuracy of construction date stated as 1735. Marker in possession of Hanover County Historical Society. A 2004 study indicates construction got underway after public concern and outcry, House of Burgesses Intervention and later, the Governor and his Council finally agreeing not to intervene, ca 1737/1738
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 2, 2009
2. Hanover Court House Marker (reverse)
Source: Historic Structures Report Hanover County Courthouse and Jail (1 Aug 2004), p. 51.
Also see . . .
1. The Parsons’ Cause Foundation, Inc. (Submitted on February 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. CWSAC Battle Summary. Battle of Hanover Court House (May 27, 1862) (Submitted on February 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 2, 2009
3. Hanover Court House Markers
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 2, 2009
4. Hanover Court House
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 4, 2010
5. Hanover Clerks Office
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, July 4, 2010
6. Hanover Jail
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,618 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on June 17, 2023. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 5, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5, 6. submitted on July 5, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
