PHOTO SOURCE: Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Location: 328 West Courthouse Road / Old Nottoway Road
Built: 1839 – 1843
Style: Greek Revival / Roman Revival
Architect: Branch H Elllington
Contractor: Branch H Elllington
Description: The building faces east and is a one story red colored brick structure. The building is located on spacious grounds in the center of Nottoway. The east front of the “H” shaped building has a large portico with four white colored columns rising to a pediment at the roof line. The roof is hipped. In the interior, the courtroom occupies the center of the building. The building houses the County Circuit Court, County General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of the 11th Judicial District. The County Clerk’s Office is a separate building on the north side of the courthouse. The General District Court is attached to the rear of County Clerk’s Office.
Note: Because of its wide lawn it was often the site of “settling disputes.” In 1818 Dr. Jack Hardaway and Dr. George Bacon fought it out with dirks. After both men collapsed, George Bacon was carried to the jury room. He died there. When Jack Hardaway recovered from eleven stab wounds he was brought to trial. He was acquitted.
SOURCE: courthouses.co