The 1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse is a historic building that acted as the courthouse for the Isle of Wight County between the years of 1752 and 1800. During the time period, the building was the center for the colonial government of the county, bearing witness to the country’s earliest days of democracy. The Isle of Wight Courthouse is one only four arcaded colonial court buildings still standing today in the state of Virginia, and is the only one that boasts a distinct semi-circular apse. There is no admission fee for people to visit the historic courthouse.

130 Main St, Smithfield, VA 23430, Phone: 757-356-9016

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