Goochland in Goochland County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Goochland County Courthouse

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 3, 2021

1. Goochland County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. At the time Goochland was formed from Henrico County in 1728, the county was much larger than it currently is. With land on both sides of the James River, the courthouse was placed close to a ferry crossing. The goal was to have the court within a day's travel of most of the population. As you walk around these historic grounds, be reminded that this is one of the most intact and beautiful courthouse squares in our state. It features a courthouse building of classic proportions in the Jeffersonian tradition. Please feel welcome and enjoy your visit.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1728.

Location. 37° 40.938′ N, 77° 53.045′ W. Marker is in Goochland, Virginia, in Goochland County. It can be reached from the intersection of River Road West (U.S. 522) and Courthouse Circle, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2938 River Rd W, Goochland VA 23063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Piedmont,

in Central Virginia,

and in the Richmond Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Goochland's Jail (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of All Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Clerk's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Goochland County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Goochland's Courthouse Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Goochland Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Goochland County Courthouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Goochland.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 3, 2021

2. Goochland County Courthouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.