Bedford County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1764-1840 and undated

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
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Richmond, VA 23219
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POC: Archives Reference Services
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Summary

Creator:
Bedford County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Bedford County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1764-1840 and undated. The materials consist of reports, orders, a survey, specifications, and architectural renderings for various county buildings created over a period of years at the behest of the Bedford County justices. Included is a bill for work on the courthouse from H. G. Hughes, undated; an undated plan and specifications for the new jail in the Town of Liberty; a plat of the prison boundaries in New London, 1764; an architectural drawing and specifications for a courthouse building, 1785; an order and specifications for a new clerk's office, 1828; and an order creating a committee to inspect the jail, 1840.

The most noteworthy document is the 1785 architectural rendering of the courthouse. This unique fold-down plan two-dimensionally illustrates the floor plan, walls, roof, and chimney of the proposed structure. The drawing is unsigned so the delineator is not known.

Biographical / historical:

Bedford County was formed in 1753 from Lunenburg County. Part of Albemarle County was added in 1754 and an additional section of Lunenburg County was added later.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Bedford County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 leaf and 9 p.