Charlotte Court House in Charlotte County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Charlotte Court House Historic District
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010
1. Charlotte Court House Historic District Marker
The historic district, a rare example of a 19th-century rural courthouse town, is concentrated on two main streets. Begun as Dalstonburg in 1775 during the French and Indian War, and later called Marysville and Smithville, the town was named Charlotte Court House in 1901. The court square contains an 1823 courthouse designed by Thomas Jefferson, an 1830 records office, a 1900 clerk's office, and a 1936 jail. The district also includes antebellum houses, commercial buildings, churches, and a brick tavern. Ambassador David K.E. Bruce donated the library, library garden, and other county office buildings in the 1930s.
Erected 1995 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number FR-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 37° 3.367′ N, 78° 38.331′ W. Marker is in Charlotte Court House, Virginia, in Charlotte County. Marker is at the intersection of David Bruce Avenue (Virginia Route 40) and Tanyard Spring Road
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charlotte County Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry and Randolph (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Constitutional Oak (about 300 feet away); Charlotte County Confederate Monument (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Charlotte Court House (about 400 feet away); Campaign of 1781 (approx. half a mile away); Central High School (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte Court House.
Also see . . . A Walking Tour of Charlotte Court House. The Museum of Charlotte County website entry (Submitted on May 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010
2. David Bruce Ave (facing east)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010
3. Charlotte Court House
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 18, 2010
4. Charlotte County Library
Photographed By David Lassman, August 18, 2018
5. Charlotte County APVA Museum exterior.
Looking south towards museum. Marker is about 20 yards from museum's front door.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,246 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 5. submitted on August 19, 2019.
