![]() Today, there are benches for visitors, but in Henry's day the court observers stood. Portraits of famous Virginians from the area adorn the walls. The courtroom is small, with green wainscoting and a raised area behind a railing for the judge, court officials and jury. He told us the courthouse was constructed in 1735, making it the second-oldest, still-standing courthouse in Virginia. We walked across the road to Hanover Courthouse and were greeted by Gary Stauffer, a docent for the Hanover County Historical Society. Self-taught, he was granted a license to practice law in 1760. It inspired him to enter their profession. Lawyers would dine at the tavern in his day as he served them, he would listen to their stories. When Henry worked at this site, his view was no different. ![]() Looking out its front window, we saw a small but distinctive brick courthouse across the road with five imposing rounded arches at the front. Built in 1792, the current building is located at the site of the original Shelton Tavern. ![]() ![]() We drove there, to the tiny Hanover County seat, on a blustery afternoon and had lunch at the Hanover Tavern. ![]()
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