King and Queen Court House is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of King and Queen County, Virginia. The population as of the 2010 Census was 85. The community runs along State Route 14, near 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
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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.
References
See also
- King and Queen Courthouse Green Historic District
