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 small community in King and Queen County, Virginia, United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," for the county. This means it's where the local government offices are located. In 2010, about 85 people lived here.
The community is located along Virginia State Route 14. It sits on the north side of the Mattaponi River valley. King and Queen Court House has Central High School, a post office, and several local businesses. It also has the county's old and new courthouses.
History of the Courthouse
The courthouse building in King and Queen Court House was built around 1750. During the American Civil War, Union Army troops set fire to the building. This happened on March 10, 1864. However, the building was repaired after the war. It is still used today.
On June 20, 1863, soldiers from the Confederate States Army reported a raiding party. About 300 Union soldiers were burning and destroying parts of the community.
King and Queen Courthouse Tavern Museum
The historic Fary Tavern building was renovated starting in December 1999. The King and Queen Courthouse Tavern Museum officially opened in May 2001.
The museum's main goal is to collect and preserve history. It acts as an archive, museum, and cultural center. It focuses on the history of King and Queen County. The King and Queen Historical Society helps run the Courthouse Tavern Museum. They work together with King and Queen County.
See also
- In Spanish: King and Queen Court House para niños
