Newbern in Pulaski County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The First Court held in Pulaski County
1839-1939
The first court held in Pulaski County was in a building known as the James Tiffany House on May 9, 1839, at which term an order was entered adopting the house of Henry Hance (a great grandfather of K.B. Alexander present owner) as a place to hold Court; on the site of which house this monument is erected. This Court was presided over by John M.C. Taylor, Presiding Justice.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1839.
Location. 37° 4.384′ N, 80° 41.493′ W. Marker is in Newbern, Virginia, in Pulaski County. Marker is on Wilderness Road (Newbern Road) (Virginia Route 611) just south of Towes Ferry Road (Virginia Route 697), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5240 Wilderness Road, Newbern VA 24126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Court House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Water Works — 1870 (about 700 feet away); Newbern Christian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War II Home Front (approx. 1.4 miles away); American Veterans (approx. 2.2 miles away); New River Ordnance Plant (approx. 2˝ miles away); Marine Corporal Lewis Kenneth Bausell (approx. 2.9 miles away); New Dublin Presbyterian Church (approx. 3˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newbern.
Also see . . . Wilderness Road Regional Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on February 23, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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