Grayson County Courthouse and Clerk's Office,Old - Galax, VA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Current building was built in 1838. County seat was moved to Independence in 1850. This structure was then used as a private residence from 1855-1871. Used as a hotel from 1871-1911. Then as apartment building and later a hay barn. Current owners, Dr. & Mrs John P. Kapp bought building in 1988. Was remodeled and listed on NRHP in 1997. There are 8 fireplaces located in building. Architect/builder, James Toncray built courthouses in several surrounding counties, Wythe,Scott, Montgomery, Floyd and Independence. The Clerk's office is located across the street. It was built in 1810. Clerk's office has been used as Post Office, dental office and voting precinct. Currently Clerk's office is vacant. The old courthouse is being used as a private residence. Located at corner of Greenville & Justice Rd. Area was known as Greenville when courthouse was in use. Later this area was called Old Town.

Street address: Greenville Road Galax, Virginia United States County / Borough / Parish: Grayson County Year listed: 1997 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architectural/Engineering Periods of significance: 1850-1874,1825-1849,1800-1824 Historic function: Government Current function: Privated Residence Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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