National Historic Landmark - Hanover County Courthouse

This Georgian courthouse has been used continuously since its completion around 1735. It was here that, in 1763, Patrick Henry argued and won THE PARSON'S CAUSE, a case involving religious liberty in the Colony.

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Hanover Court House

Erected in 1735

(Obverse)

Near here lived in 1610 Machumps, brother-in-law to King Powhatan.

Near here were born Patrick Henry and Henry Clay.

In this building on 1st December 1763 Patrick Henry lighted the torch of liberty in the Parson’s Cause.(over)

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Henry at Hanover Courthouse

Six miles east still stands Hanover Courthouse, in which, December, 1763, Patrick Henry delivered his great speech in the "Parsons' Cause," when he denounced the British government for vetoing an act of the Virginia General Assembly.

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Hanover Courthouse

“Give me liberty or give me death!”

In December 1763, the Historic Hanover Courthouse was the site of the famous Parsons’ Cause, an opening salvo of the American Revolution. During the Parsons’ Cause trial, Patrick Henry voiced one of the first ...

Hanover Courthouse

“Give me liberty or give me death!”

In December 1763, the Historic Hanover Courthouse was the site of the famous Parsons’ Cause, an opening salvo of the American Revolution. During the Parsons’ Cause trial, Patrick Henry voiced one of the first ...