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Preferred Citation

Amherst County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1831-1833. Barcode number 0007334377. Local government records collection, Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Amherst County.

Historical Information

Amherst County was named for Major Jeffery Amherst, British commander in North America during the French and Indian War and governor of Virginia from 1759 to 1768. It was formed from Albemarle County in 1761.

Scope and Content

Amherst County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1831-1833. This material consists of a floor plan and elevation for the improvement and expansion of the court clerk's office in Amherst Courthouse. The drawing depicts a two-story brick structure five bays wide. The commissioners' report includes specifications for the improvements.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Amherst County (Va.) County Court

Subjects:

• Courthouses -- Virginia -- Amherst County.
• Public buildings -- Virginia -- Amherst County -- Designs and plans.

Geographical Names:

• Amherst County (Va.) -- History -- 19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Contracts-- Virginia -- Amherst County.
• Reports -- Virginia -- Amherst County.
• Specifications -- Virginia -- Amherst County.