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

Essex County Court House

 
 
Essex County Court House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 25, 2021
1. Essex County Court House Marker
Inscription.
Original walls
of
Essex County Court House
1728 - 1848

 
Erected 1937 by Henricopolis Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & ReligionColonial EraGovernment & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1728.
 
Location. 37° 55.733′ N, 76° 51.652′ W. Marker is in Tappahannock, Virginia, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Hill Road (U.S. 17) and Queen Street (U.S. 360), on the right when traveling north on Church Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Church Hill Rd, Tappahannock VA 22560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1728 Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Tappahannock AO-43 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tappahannock Tercentennial Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ritchie's Birthplace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Moore Tidewater Musician
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(about 600 feet away); Blake-Brockenbrough Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Max Silver (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tappahannock.
 
The Old Essex County Court House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 25, 2021
2. The Old Essex County Court House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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