Buckingham, Virginia
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Buckingham is a town in Buckingham County, Virginia.
The town of Buckingham was established in 1818, and originally named Maysville, before the name was changed to that of the county.
The second courthouse, built between 1822 and 1824, was designed by Thomas Jefferson but burnt down in 1869. The current courthouse was completed on the same site in 1873.
Education
Buckingham Primary School (Kindergarten to 4th Grade) and Buckingham County High School (9th Grade to 12th Grade) are located in Buckingham. Buckingham County Middle School (6th Grade to 8th Grade) is located in nearby Dillwyn, Virginia.External Links
- [Smithsonian magazine article on the original courthouse]
- [Veronica's Forest Home]
- [Open Directory Listings for Buckingham, Virginia]
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