Eastville in Northampton County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Courthouse
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008
1. Old Courthouse Marker
The courthouse was moved to Eastville in 1677, and court has been held here ever since. The old courthouse was built about 1731; from its door the Declaration of Independence was read, August 13, 1776. Militia barracks were here during the Revolution. Just behind the courthouse is the debtors' prison.
Erected 1929 by Conservation Development Commission. (Marker Number WY-10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1677.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 21.21′ N, 75° 56.764′ W. Marker was in Eastville, Virginia, in Northampton County. It was on Courthouse Road (Business U.S. 13) north of Willow Oak Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Eastville VA 23347, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was on the Eastern Shore. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and in the Tidewater. 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 walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Old Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Gingaskin Indian Reservation
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Northampton County Court Green (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 17, 2013
2. Old Courthouse Marker
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 17, 2013
3. Old Courthouse Marker
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008
4. Northampton Courthouse
Photographed by Michael C. Wilcox, July 17, 2013
5. Old Courthouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,478 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 4. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5. submitted on October 11, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
