King and Queen Court House, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
King and Queen Court House
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Central King and Queen Courthouse, October, 2016
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 King and Queen Court House
Location in Virginia
King and Queen Court House
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | King and Queen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.19 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 85 |
| • Density | 69/sq mi (26.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23085
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| FIPS code | 51-42536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1498499 |
King and Queen Court House is a census-designated place (CDP) in, and the county seat of King and Queen County, Virginia, United States. The population as of the 2010 census was 85. The community runs along State Route 14, on the north side of the valley of the Mattaponi River. King and Queen Court House is the location of Central High School, a post office, several businesses, and a government complex that includes the county's old and new court houses.
History
The courthouse dates from circa 1750. Federal troops burned the building on March 10, 1864, but it was repaired and is still in service. On June 20, 1863, scouts of Brigadier General M D Corse reported a raiding party, 300 strong, burning and destroying the community.
King and Queen Courthouse Tavern Museum
Renovation of the historic Fary Tavern began in December 1999 and the Museum officially opened to the public in May 2001. The Museum’s mission is to be an archive, museum and cultural center for King and Queen County history. The King and Queen Historical Society operates the Courthouse Tavern Museum in cooperative partnership with King and Queen County.
See also
In Spanish: King and Queen Court House para niños
