Historic Henry County Courthouse
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Locality: Martinsville City 1 East Main Street MHC HS, P.O. Box 432 Martinsville, VA 24114 Martinsville, VA 24112 Driving Directions This courthouse is central to the UpTown Martinsville Historic District and a recognized community landmark. The courthouse was first constructed in 1793. Over the years, additions were added to the structure. It is situated within what is termed a courthouse square. The front lawn is accented by variety of wartime and commemorative markers that have been placed over the years. The building is currently closed to the public, but is open on special occasions by the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society. The property is undergoing a restoration planning process. The grounds of the property, which contain benches, are open to the public. This is the first stop of the "Walking Tour of Historic UpTown Martinsville." A guidebook of the tour is available from the Martinsville UpTown Revitalization Association (MURA). Telephone: Martinsville Uptown Revitalization Assoc. (MURA): Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society: Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society: Email: vrking@kimbanet.com Website: www.MHCHistoricalSociety.org |
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