Nelson County is named for Thomas Nelson, who was a governor of Virginia and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Created: December 25, 1807
County Seat:
Lovington 1807 – present
Old County Courthouse – Lovington
Location: 84 Court Street / Main Street
Built: 1808 – 1810
Style: Greek Revival
Architect: Sheldon Crostwait
Contractor: George Varnum.
Description: The building faces south and is a two story white colored stuccoed brick structure. The rectangular shaped building is located on the spacious landscaped Courthouse Square with the new courthouse on the north side. The south front has five arches on the first story with a recessed entrance. On the north side are east and west wings with arches. On the hipped roof is an octagonal wood cupola with steep green colored roof. There are two additions: one of ten feet attached to the rear of the original structure and the other is a large lateral wing across the rear of the first addition. Both of these additions were constructed in 1940. The building was remodeled in 1968. In 2015 to 2016, the building was renovated. The architect was Jim Vernon of Architectural Partners and the contractor was Jamerson-Lewis Construction.
County Courthouse – Lovington
Location: 84 Court Street / Main Street
Built: 2006 – 2008
Style: Modern
Architect: Randy Vaughan of Wiley & Wilson Inc.
Contractor: Blair Construction
Description: The building faces west and is a two story red and white colored brick, glass and concrete structure. The building is located on the north side of the old courthouse. The west front has a large brick arch with recessed glass entrance. The building extends east and south with hipped green colored roof.
Courthouses:
N – Augusta County
E – Albemarle County and Buckingham County
W – Amherst County and Rockbridge County
Photos taken 2013