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Preferred Citation

Amelia County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1853. Barcode number 0007334375. Local government records collection, Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Amelia County.

Historical Information

Amelia County was formed in 1734 from Brunswick and Prince George counties.

Scope and Content

Amelia County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1853. These records consists of an elevation, floor plan, and specifications for a jail building. The watercolored plan depicts a two-story brick structure with central entryway topped by a fanlight. The specifications detail room size and materials. Also included are two jail reports from the commissioners appointed to oversee construction.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Amelia County (Va.) County Court

Subjects:

• Architectural drawings -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
• Public buildings -- Virginia -- Amelia County -- Designs and plans.

Geographical Names:

• Amelia County (Va.) -- History -- 19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Architectural drawings -- Virginia -- Amelia County.
• Proposed designs.
• Reports-- Virginia -- Amelia County.