Falmouth in Stafford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Magistrate’s Office
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 17, 2021
1. Magistrate’s Office Marker
Inscription.
Magistrate’s Office. . The Magistrate’s Office is the oldest existing municipal building in Stafford County. Originally built for the town of Falmouth, the structure has been used as a courthouse (magistrate’s office) and voting place. Traditionally referred to as the Customs House, the earliest known account of the building, in 1895, refers to it as a courthouse. Its original date of construction is not known, however, its architectural style and remaining original material suggest that it may have been constructed sometime in the first half of the nineteenth century. The Magistrate’s Office is dedicated to Dr. E. Boyd Graves who was instrumental in the early preservation of the building.
The Magistrate’s Office is the oldest existing municipal building in Stafford County. Originally built for the town of Falmouth, the structure has been used as a courthouse (magistrate’s office) and voting place. Traditionally referred to as the Customs House, the earliest known account of the building, in 1895, refers to it as a courthouse. Its original date of construction is not known, however, its architectural style and remaining original material suggest that it may have been constructed sometime in the first half of the nineteenth century. The Magistrate’s Office is dedicated to Dr. E. Boyd Graves who was instrumental in the early preservation of the building.
Erected 1987.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 38° 19.387′ N, 77° 28.162′ W. Marker is in Falmouth, Virginia, in Stafford County. Marker is at the intersection of West Cambridge Street and Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling south on West Cambridge Street. Marker is located within a few steps of the Historic Falmouth Highway Marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredericksburg VA 22405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Also see . . . Building has 'story to tell'. This article, by Hugh Muir was published in Fredericksburg's Free Lance Star on November 10, 2009. (Submitted on November 13, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 17, 2021
2. Magistrate’s Office Marker in front of the building
Photographed By Kevin W., September 16, 2007
3. Dedication Marker for Dr. Graves
In the Memory of
Dr. E. Boyd Graves
1904 – 1986
Historian, Preservationist, Educator, and Faithful Servant
Dedicated October 18, 1987
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,437 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on September 17, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
