Eastville VA Clerks Office Photo, Historical 1680 Structure

This vintage photograph, attributed to Frances Benjamin Johnston, captures an important historical structure located in Eastville, Northampton County, Virginia. The building, part of a group that includes a jail and a debtors prison, is the Clerks Office, notable for housing the only continuous records in the United States dating back to 1630. Constructed at The Horns by John Marshall, the courthouse was initially established in 1680 and played a crucial role in the local legal system.

The image showcases the architectural details of the Clerks Office, emphasizing its woodwork and interior design. This site is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which documents significant buildings and their histories. The photograph is a valuable asset for understanding Virginias architectural heritage and the evolution of legal institutions in the region.

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