The History of Prince Edward County Courthouse
Published 3:39 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Editor’s note: Farmville-Prince Edward Historical Society President Jimmy Hurt presented a program on the history of the Prince Edward County Courthouse and graciously agreed to share it with the community and readers of Farmville the Magazine.
The original courthouse was built in 1832 in what is now known as Worsham. In 1872 the courthouse was moved to Farmville as Farmville was the hub of activity at the time. In 1939 the county constructed a new courthouse in Farmville directly behind the 1872 building. A health-agriculture addition was added around 1967 followed by another renovation in the 1990s. The latest renovation included improvements to the lawn in front of the courthouse.
The History of Worsham sign explains that the area of Worsham was the Prince Edward County seat when Prince Edward was founded in 1754.
The old courthouse at Worsham was turned into a preparatory school for boys in 1874 after being abandoned by the county in 1872.
Pictured is the Prince Edward County courthouse in 1915 located in Farmville.
The courthouse of 1939 being torn down.
This photo shows the courthouse used from 1872 to 1939 being torn down as the new one is being constructed behind it.
This is a before and after of the courthouse lawn renovation of 2022. The lawn was improved to be more inviting and to be better suited for events to be held there.
