King William County Courthouse

The King William County Courthouse is a courthouse located in the town of King William, King William County, Virginia. The original courthouse structure was constructed in 1725; it is the oldest courthouse building in continuous use in the United States. The courthouse is constructed of brick laid in Flemish bond. In 1840 the courthouse was enlarged and a brick wall was erected to enclose the court green and to keep livestock and poultry away from the buildings. A new courthouse complex has been constructed to augment the old; however, hearings are still held in the old building to preserve its historic designation.[3]

King William County Courthouse
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Virginia Landmarks Register
The King William County Courthouse
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Location	Rte. 619, off VA 30, King William, Virginia
Coordinates	37°41′17″N 77°0′48″W
Area	3 acres (1.2 ha)
Built	1725
NRHP reference No.	69000251[1]
VLR No.	050-0038
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	October 01, 1969
Designated VLR	November 5, 1968[2]

This courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.[1]

• However, the courthouse in Chester of Delaware County, Pennsylvania dates back to 1724 and will likely become more significant as the county just voted for a 99-year lease with a vote of 4-0 (July, 2021).