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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Tuesday’s Treasures - Old Nansemond County Courthouse


524 North Main Street . Suffolk . VA


A couple of weeks ago Nick and I took a little trip to the Great Dismal Swamp. Our hotel was near this old courthouse which is now the visitor’s center. We didn’t get a chance to tour it this time but I’d definitely love to go back and see it...snapped this pic while stopped at a light! 


From Virginia.Org:

“(1755) The original structure was completely burned by the British in 1779, but was rebuilt shortly after the Revolutionary War. During the Civil War, the courthouse served as part of the headquarters for Major General Peck of the Union Army. In 1837, the courthouse burned again during the "Great Fire" and was rebuilt and used until 1998. The Courthouse has undergone an extensive renovation and has been repurposed as the Suffolk Visitor Center and Tourism office. This Suffolk landmark is also home to the Great Dismal Swamp Gallery.”



Lafayette’s Tour Historical Marker:



Linking up with Tom’s Tuesday’s Treasures

6 comments:

  1. What a fine old historic building. Good that it has found a new life.

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  2. ...what a beautiful building. A lot has happened to it over the years. The Great Dismal Swamp, now that's quite a name. Thanks Tanya for joining the party.

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  3. I would love to see inside! I bet the rooms are huge!

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  4. One of those wonderful old buildings with a rich history. Thanks for sharing Tanya.

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