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Preferred Citation

Amelia County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, Plan of the new courthouse, 1791. Accession 40724. Local government records collection, Amelia County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Amelia County under accession 40724.

Historical Information

Amelia County was formed in 1734 from Brunswick and Prince George counties.

Scope and Content

Amelia County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, Plan of the new courthouse, 1791, consists of one-page specifications with a small attached drawing depicting a T-shaped courthouse building. The drawing shows jury rooms flanking the central courtroom. Also included is the bond for the construction by John Booker, Sr., William Cross Craddock, and John Booker, Jr.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Amelia County (Va.). Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Architecture -- Virginia -- Amelia County -- 18th century.
• Courthouses. -- Virginia -- Amelia County -- Designs and plans.

Geographical Names:

• Amelia County -- Buildings, structures, etc.
• Virginia -- Buildings, structures, etc.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Architectural drawings -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
• Specifications -- Virginia -- Amelia County.