Augusta and Johnson Streets
Augusta County Courthouse, 1901
BrickIndividually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1982Also contributes to the Beverley Historic District
Type: BuildingNational Archives nomination fileNPS record
Historical marker: Augusta County Courthouse (I-34)
Augusta County, created by the Virginia General Assembly in 1738, was formally organized in 1745.
Did you know?League of Nations author
From the National Register nomination
brick, 2 stories, complex gable roof with cupola, 5 bays. Neo-Classical Revival. Central pedimented portico supported by yellow brick columns with Composite capitals, flanked by two wings, large cupola with Statue of Justice, heavily decorated entablature and tympanum. Designed by T.J. Collins. Present courthouse is constructed on the site of the first log cabin courthouse which was built in 1745. All together there have been 5 courthouses on this site.
People
- T.J. Collins architect