Buckingham, Virginia

Buckingham is a town in Buckingham County, Virginia.

Related Topics:
Buckingham County - Virginia

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The town of Buckingham was established in 1818, and originally named Maysville, before the name was changed to that of the county.

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The second courthouse, built between 1822 and 1824, was designed by Thomas Jefferson but burnt down in 1869. The current courthouse was completed on the same site in 1873.

Related Topics:
1822 - 1824 - Thomas Jefferson - 1869

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