Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse, Georgian courthouse in Colonial Williamsburg, United States
The red brick courthouse features white wooden trim boards, long arched windows with white shutters, and a central octagonal dome topped by a spire.
Benjamin Waller read the Declaration of Independence at this courthouse on July 25, 1776, after the document arrived from Philadelphia by messenger.
The building housed two distinct courts: the James City County Court for county cases and the Hustings Court for handling city legal matters.
The Colonial Williamsburg Courthouse welcomes visitors every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with guided tours explaining colonial judicial practices.
The courthouse includes an entrance portico that represents an uncommon architectural element within Georgian building designs of the colonial period.
Location: Williamsburg
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Part of: Colonial Williamsburg
GPS coordinates: 37.27149,-76.70023
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:37
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