Near Alberta in Brunswick County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Old Brunswick Courthouse

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 21, 2009

1. Old Brunswick Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Here the first courthouse of Brunswick County was built about 1732. In 1746, when the county was divided, the county seat was moved east near Thomasburg. In 1783, after Greensville County had been formed, the courthouse was moved to Lawrenceville.

Erected 1929 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number S-65.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 36° 50.314′ N, 77° 54.786′ W. Marker was near Alberta, Virginia, in Brunswick County. It was at the intersection of Boydton Plank Road (U.S. 1) and Christanna Highway (Virginia Route 46), on the right when traveling north on Boydton Plank Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Alberta VA 23821, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Southern Virginia,

specifically in the Piedmont,

and in Southside Virginia.

It was also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Old Brunswick Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Fort Christanna (a few steps from this

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marker); Nellie Pratt Russell (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Southside Virginia Community College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rev. Jesse C. Byrd D.D. (approx. 2 miles away); Oak Grove School (approx. 2 miles away); Saint Paul’s Chapel School (approx. 2.7 miles away); Danieltown (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alberta.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Southside Virginia Community College (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. New Marker At This Location also titled "Old Brunswick Courthouse".

Boydton Plank Road (facing north). image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, June 21, 2009

2. Boydton Plank Road (facing north).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 914 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.