Nottoway County Courthouse

Nottoway County Courthouse is a Roman Revival county courthouse in Nottoway, Virginia. The building displays a Tuscan portico, triple-hung sash windows, and carefully laid Flemish-bond brickwork with marble sills and lintels that define its classical character.

The building was constructed in 1843 by Branch H. Ellington, replacing an original structure from 1798. Union forces occupied it in 1865 during the Civil War, causing damage and loss of records.

The architectural design demonstrates Thomas Jefferson's influence on Virginia's public buildings through the three-part Palladian arrangement and classical elements.

The building continues to serve as the county government center and is accessible to the public during business hours. Visitors should understand that it is an active courthouse, so some areas may have restricted access.

The building preserves its original exterior features from 1843, including detailed brickwork patterns and design elements, despite wartime destruction that damaged interior records. This preservation shows how much the outer shell differed from the chaos of war inside.

Location: Nottoway

GPS coordinates: 37.12806,-78.08000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01