Last unchanged street of the original town of Competition (1807-1852) Dedicated as a historical landmark by Chatham First, Inc., Pittsylvania Historical Society and the Town of Chatham December 6, 2008 — — Map (db m251486) HM
In 1767 the Virginia House of Burgesses divided Halifax County to create Pittsylvania County. They named it for William Pitt, First Earl of Chatham, who earned the gratitude of the colonists for his defense of America before Parliament in 1765. The . . . — — Map (db m251495) HM
Henry County was formed from Pittsylvania County in 1778. Officials decided to move the courthouse to a new location. This was at Cherrystone Meeting House Spring. Today that site is at the bottom of Depot Street northward near the railroad tracks. . . . — — Map (db m251496) HM
By 1783 the Cherrystone Meeting Courthouse was too small. Officials built a two story wood frame courthouse further up the hill at Higher Spring. The site also included a prison, stocks, and a pillory. The site today is approximately adjacent to . . . — — Map (db m251497) HM
In 1816 the court ordered that a new brick courthouse be erected adjacent to the existing 1783 courthouse. This building would be 54 long and 34 wide, a 16 x 8 portico, and an 8 wide gallery across the courtroom. This building would be 5 . . . — — Map (db m251498) HM
This two story Greek Revival building is located at the top of the hill. It exhibits Jeffersons influence. It has survived threats of war, storms, and fire to be one of the most beautiful buildings in the south. — — Map (db m251499) HM
