Nelson County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Nelson County Courthouse
Nelson County Courthouse, at Off U.S. 29, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1973: the first place in Lovingston to be listed. Only 372 of Virginia’s 3,272 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 9 acres.
What it isCounty courthouse in Virginia, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 20 MB · National Archives↗Finding Nelson County Courthouse
Off U.S. 29, Lovingston
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Nelson County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Nelson County Courthouse
Is Nelson County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 17, 1973 (Register number 73002041).
Is Nelson County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Blue Ridge Parkway, 18.6 miles away.
Can you visit Nelson County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Nelson County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 20 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41682027 · Wikidata · old views from Lovingston’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.