Court Square

From the National Register nomination

brick (Flemish bond); 2 stories; gable roof; 5 bays; 2-story pedimented portico over central entrance bay. Georgian/Greek Revival. 1803, 1859, ca. 1865, 1938. Replacement entrance with 12-light transom and stucco jack arch. 9/9 sash with molded surrounds, stucco jack arches, blinds. Modillion cornice. Civil War monument to Virginians and 2 cannons in front yard. Historical: "When the county seat of Albemarle was moved in 1762, a small wooden structure was constructed as a court house. It was this building that briefly served as the capital of Virginia in May, 1781. This building was also used by Jefferson and Monroe during the early years of their law practices. This structure was replaced in 1803 by the existing north wing. Jefferson referred to this building as the "common temple" which served the four denominations in the town as a church. In 1859 the south wing was designed by W. M. Pratt and built by George Spooner. After the war the Ionic portico was installed and the Gothic towers removed." Historic Landmark Study, p. 53. Also Burnley, W. S. Court House of Albemarle Co. N.R.