King and Queen Courthouse Green Historic District, Colonial district in King and Queen County, Virginia, US
King and Queen Courthouse Green Historic District is a historic district in Virginia with eight main buildings, including a courthouse compound, clerk's office, and county jail. The structures sit within brick-walled grounds near the intersection of Allen Circle and Courthouse Landing Road.
The district developed in the late 1700s as the administrative center of King and Queen County and grew through the 1800s. Most of the surviving buildings came after the Civil War and show how the region rebuilt itself.
The buildings show late Victorian and Federal architectural styles shaped by local craftsmanship from the late 1800s. Walking through, you can see the handwork in details that reveal how the community built itself.
The district is best explored on foot and offers free access to the grounds and green spaces. Visitors should be prepared for uneven terrain and wear comfortable shoes, as the historic walkways and lawns have older surfaces.
The Fary Tavern Building houses a museum that has been collecting archives and exhibits about local history since the early 2000s. This restored structure connects the social role taverns played during the region's settlement with modern documentation work.
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