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    Petersburg, VA 23803
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The Petersburg Courthouse, also known as Hustings Courthouse, was built between 1837 and 1839.  It served as Confederate headquarters during the Siege of Petersburg. On April 20, 1861, local volunteers formed in its square to enlist. On June 9, 1864, its bell sounded the warning for the local militia to meet the advancing Union cavalry.

During the Siege, soldiers from both sides could see the courthouse clock from the trenches and they set their timepieces by it. The clock tower was a favorite target of Union artillerists, who poured an estimated 20,000 shells into the city. When Petersburg fell on April 3, 1865 a Union flag waved above it.

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Last Updated: 08/24/2020

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    37 River St.
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    4725 Whitehill Bouelvard
    Prince George, VA 23875
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    403 E Roslyn Road
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
    0.93 MI
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    2200 Waterside Road
    Prince George, VA 23875
    0.98 MI
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    Comfort Suites Southpark
    931 South Ave
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
    1.04 MI
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    880 W Roslyn Rd
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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