Chatham in Pittsylvania County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Pittsylvania County Court House
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 7, 2026
1. Pittsylvania County Court House Marker
County Court House
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
1987
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 1987 by U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 36° 49.588′ N, 79° 23.895′ W. Marker is in Chatham, Virginia, in Pittsylvania County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Bank Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Bank Street, Chatham VA 24531, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Virginia, specifically in the Piedmont, and in Southside Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The County Seats of Pittsylvania (here, next to this marker); Pittsylvania County World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Ex Parte Virginia (a few steps from this marker); Pittsylvania Court House (a few steps from this marker); Pittsylvania County Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Pittsylvania County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifth County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fourth County Courthouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chatham.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 7, 2026
2. Pittsylvania County Court House Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 7, 2026
3. Pittsylvania County Court House
The Marker can be seen on the left corner of the building.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 7, 2026
4. Pittsylvania County Court House
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, March 7, 2026
5. Town of Chatham banners
The courthouse is featured prominently on the Town of Chatham's decorative banners.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 7, 2026, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
