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Historic Sites Powhatan County Courthouse

  • Address
    3880 Old Buckingham Road
    Powhatan, VA 23139
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    804-598-5660
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    Powhatan
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    Powhatan
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On the National Register of Historic Places, the central feature of this historic district is the courthouse. It was designed by noted New York architect Alexander Jackson Davis and completed in 1849 in the Greek Revival style of architecture.

Other points of interest include the "Old Jail" which houses the Powhatan Historical Society, a lovely garden depicting area flowers, plants, and vegetables, a historic tavern, and several other historic buildings.

During the civi war, after the fall of Richmond, a large Confederate wagon supply train, led by General Lee's oldest son, Custis, passed through here. The much needed supplies were en route to General Lee in Amelia, but never got there. The wagons were captured shortly after crossing the Appomattox river into Amelia.

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Last Updated: 08/22/2019

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  • County Seat
    County Seat
    3883 Old Buckingham Road
    Powhatan, VA 23139
    0.02 MI
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    Italian Delight
    South Creek Shopping Plaza
    Powhatan, VA 23139
    0.03 MI
  • Country Food and Furniture
    Country Food and Furniture
    1901-D Anderson Highway (Route 60)
    Powhatan, VA 23139
    0.03 MI
  • LOVEwork in Powhatan
    LOVEwork in Powhatan
    3890 Old Buckingham Road
    Powhatan, VA 23139
    0.04 MI
  • Mabel's Espresso Bakery Cafe
    Mabel's Espresso Bakery Cafe
    3844 Old Buckingham Rd.
    Powhatan, VA 23139
    0.17 MI

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