Pittsylvania County Courthouse, County courthouse and National Historic Landmark in Chatham, United States.
The brick courthouse features a pedimented Greek Revival portico supported by four fluted Doric columns and stands crowned with a tall cupola.
Built in 1853, this two-story structure replaced a previous courthouse and became the third judicial building in Pittsylvania County's history.
The courthouse played a central role in the 1878 Ex parte Virginia case, which extended the Equal Protection Clause to state actions.
Located at 1 North Main Street in downtown Chatham, the courthouse maintains regular operating hours for administrative and legal proceedings.
The building carries the name of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, who led the British government when Pittsylvania County formed in 1767.
Location: Chatham
Inception: 1853
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.82530,-79.39830
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:39
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