This marker is just to the northeast of downtown Williamston and the Martin County Courthouse. It…read morepoints out a more recent history, this time the Civil Rights Era. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "Mass meetings at Green Memorial Church for 32 days, June-July 1963, & nonviolent marches, led to the desegregation of local public facilities." It is marker number B-67 and it was erected in 2010. Led by local activists and supported by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, peaceful protests in 1963 drew hundreds of participants and focused on desegregating schools and public facilities. The movement gained national attention and prompted gradual changes, culminating in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Historian David C. Carter described the Williamston Freedom Movement as a powerful example of community-building and personal transformation. [Review 832 of 2025 - 4262 in North Carolina - 24391 overall]

The Bertie County Courthouse was completed in 1889 and is in the Classical Revival architecture. It…read moreis a 2 1/2 story brick building with a gable roof crowned by a polygonal cupola, lending it a stately and symmetrical appearance. In 1941, it was expanded with larger side wings and portico, followed by a rear addition in 1974. It is quite majestic and clearly reflects the power of the county courts. The county was officially formed in 1722 from Chowan Precinct, part of the larger Albemarle County established in the 1660s. It was named for James and Henry Bertie, two of the original Lords Proprietors of Carolina. The area was originally inhabited by the Tuscarora people, and its fertile lands along the Chowan, Roanoke, and Cashie Rivers made it attractive to early English settlers and traders. Windsor, the county seat, was incorporated in 1766. Early on a Monday morning, there wasn't much to see here other than the impressive building and the cupola caught by the Sun. [Review 834 of 2025 - 4264 in North Carolina - 24393 overall]

The Chowan County Courthouse was completed in 1767 and is the oldest courthouse still in active use…read morein North Carolina. The courthouse's design is attributed either to John Hawks, architect of Tryon Palace in New Bern, or Gilbert Leigh, a local builder. It features a T-shaped layout with Flemish bond brickwork, a central courtroom, and a second-floor assembly room often referred to as a ballroom. The building has a two-stage wooden cupola with a weathervane atop the structure, reflecting classical British architectural influences. During the Revolutionary era, the courthouse was a hub of political and legal activity. Figures such as Joseph Hewes (a signer of the Declaration of Independence), James Iredell (later a U.S. Supreme Court Justice), and Samuel Johnston (Governor and U.S. Senator) practiced law and held meetings there. It is one of the most impressive buildings in Edenton and well worth a stop. [Review 838 of 2025 - 4268 in North Carolina - 24397 overall]

Tons of history in this building! Very cool to stand on original stone floors that were imported…read morefrom Britain. It's still an active courtroom and we learned that the NC Supreme Court holds court here once in a while. You can walk around freely and sit in the judge's seat which was a cool experience. The guided tour with Lucas was fun and informative.

Washington County is named for George Washington, who was the first President of the United States…read morefrom 1789 to 1797. The county was created in 1799 and Lees Mill ( Roper ) was selected as the county seat. The county seat was moved to Plymouth in 1823 and the second courthouse was a wood structure erected in 1823. The courthouse was burned in 1862 during the Civil War and the third courthouse was built in 1865. The courthouse was burned in 1869 and the fourth courthouse was a custom house owned by the Hornthal Brothers and the building was destroyed by fire in 1881. The fifth courthouse was a wooden structure built in 1882 and was torn down when the sixth and present courthouse was constructed in 1918 to 1919. It is a three-story red brick building is in a Classic Revival architecture, featuring heavy stone trim. Its most distinctive architectural element is the monumental tetrastyle Ionic portico on the front façade, which gives the courthouse a stately, temple-like appearance. I did not have the opportunity to tour the interior. The courtroom occupies the second story, and the jail was originally located on the third. [Review 823 of 2025 - 4253 in North Carolina - 24382 overall]

So let me first start with apologizing for not having any photos to go with this, but it is frowned…read moreupon to have a camera on in the courtroom :) however, with that out of the way I want to take a moment to give my pros and cons on this location. I have had to visit the courthouse more often than expected in the last few months, but I have had a relatively good experience each time. The staff is very friendly, but I do think they could improve s few things. The courthouse has very minimal signage to help navigate which if you're like me, I don't make it a regular visit to go the court so I was turned around many times. At first, I was given 3 different floors to find my room, but finally found it on my own in the basement. The rooms didn't have a list of people assigned which made it more difficult and the parking is a few blocks away, but again not marked well. I don't mind walking except when it's cold and pouring rain outside. Unfortunately that was both times I had to come. I do praise how clean they keep the inside and outside and the bathrooms as well! I also love that the bathrooms are individual vs having many stalls. Overall, I am happy with my experience but the few things that could be worked on would be better parking, staff more knowledgable of layout and signage to help find your way inside.

Pretty awesome today as I was able to not only tour the exterior but one of the sheriff's deputies…read moregave me a brief personal tour of the interior and one of the courtrooms. After passing through the magnetometer, of course. Designed by architect Albert L. West and built between 1882 and 1883, the courthouse has a Classical Revival architecture. It is notable for its red brick façade and symmetrical proportions. The most striking features include a central tower with a working clock and columned portico. Elizabeth City wasn't always the seat of Pasquotank County. From the 18th century onward, the seat moved from Brook Field to Relfe's Point, then Winfield, Nixonton, and finally Elizabeth Town in 1800 which was renamed to Elizabeth City. [Review 878 of 2025 - 4303 in North Carolina - 24435 overall]

Halifax County was formed in 1758 from Edgecombe County, it was named for George Montague-Dunk, the…read more2nd Earl of Halifax, who served as president of the British Board of Trade and Plantations. Before European settlement, the region was home to the Tuscarora people, whose presence shaped the early landscape until they were displaced by colonial expansion. Halifax County's most enduring claim to fame is the Halifax Resolves, adopted on April 12, 1776. This bold declaration empowered North Carolina's delegates to the Continental Congress to join other colonies in seeking independence from Britain. It was the first official action by any colony calling for independence, earning Halifax the motto "First in Freedom." That said, the Mecklenburg Resolves were adopted on May 31, 1775 in Charlotte North Carolina and were a precursor to the Halifax Resolves of 1776 and the Declaration of Independence itself. The current courthouse, located at 44 King Street in the town of Halifax, was built between 1909 and 1910 and stands as the third courthouse on that site. It is a striking example of Classical Revival style, with Late Victorian influences woven into its detailing. The building's most commanding feature is its tetrastyle Corinthian portico--four stately columns supporting a pedimented entrance that evokes the grandeur of ancient Rome. Crowning the structure is a two-stage cupola. Inside is a central hallway with high ceilings and wide corridors, designed to accommodate both foot traffic and the ceremonial weight of legal proceedings. The main courtroom is the architectural centerpiece. It features a raised judge's bench framed by classical pilasters and a decorative entablature, reinforcing the authority of the judicial process. The jury box and spectator seating are arranged with clear sightlines. [Review 927 of 2025 - 4331 in North Carolina - 24483 overall]

The Virginia Beach Courts (Second Judicial Circuit) is located in the municipal center area of…read moreVirginia Beach. They are located at building 10. My visit here was on July 13, 2026. The reason for the visit was that I was summoned for jury duty that day. There is a big parking lot, but it does seem to be pretty full, but at least there was an area for juror parking. The process after coming in felt like a TSA version of a checking. You can't bring any electronics, etc. into the courthouse, but they do have lockers where you can store it while here. You can't even take a Fitbit in either. I found out after that I could have had my phone with me locked in a specific type of case since I have a CGM (continuous glucose monitor). The locker cost is 50 cents, and they do have a money exchange to convert dollars to quarters for it, as it only takes quarters. After going through the security checkpoint, the place looks pretty big. There were monitors along the hallways for cases pending in the courts for the day. I ended up going down to the floor below the main entrance as that is where the juror check in and waiting room is located. There was a pretty big line waiting, but the check in itself was pretty easy, even though my ID was left in the locker at the security checkpoint. They also give you a debit card that would be loaded with $50 within 24-48 hours. In the juror waiting room, it was like we were back in time without technology. The only sign of technology was the screen in front. There were magazines and such in there you could read though if desired. Once everyone was checked in, one of the juror administrators came in and talked a bit about the process. It would be followed by a video about jury service from the Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court. After all of that was done, it was just a waiting game for the day to see how the case would proceed. Later in the day, the case ended up being pushed to a different day, and then we were all released from jury duty for the day since it ended up being only one case pending that day. Overall, I would say it was just like a typical day at a courthouse. There wasn't anything fancy or anything like that. The overall process was pretty easy. I also found out that we can only be considered to be a juror once at the city/state level every three years, so I won't have to worry about being called again in the near future.

Not necessarily a place you want to be if your not a player and a puppet in the system. Players…read morework there, puppets are obligated by law to appear. I had never been inside a court room until recently after receiving a traffic citation and wanting to fight it. The location is not desirable for most who reside in Virgina Beach. It's in building 10 in the city complex off Princess Anne road west of town. Parking is by lot, or street and free. The entrance is important to note because it changed to front (North) only. So ideally you want to be on the main entrance side. No fire arms, explosives etc in the building. They have airport type of security with a wand. All cellphones must be put in a locker at a cost of 50 cents, they have a machine that has change, but it did not work for me on one of my visits. The staff was pleasant to deal with on my two times visits. Especially Mrs. Wilburn who is an older lady who assisted me with a locker. There are monitors that tell you which room to go to on a scrolling screen with your name. Hey your famous, you made the big time. I found the common areas, as well as court rooms clean and even inviting if that's possible. Our tax dollars are paying for the up keep and I was impressed. You will observe all types of people from law enforcement, to attorneys, to witnesses to those compelled to appear in front of the judge. Virginia Beach has a nice court system. If your a player and this is where you find yourself often then I can see it being a comfortable place to conduct business. If your a puppet then good luck. I hope to not return anytime in the near future. However, it was nice to walk out of the building a winner.

Johnston County's Courthouse was completed in 1921 and is a three-story frame building in the…read moreClassical Revival style. It has a four column portico and a stone balustrade at the roofline. There is recessed entrance a large vertical windows on the second and third stories. The roof line is flat. In the interior, the main courtroom is located on the third story and has a balcony on the rear side. Johnston County was formed in 1746 and Clayton was selected as the county seat with the county's first courthouse. The seat was moved to Smithfield in 1771 and the new courthouse was built here. A third courthouse was built in 1786 and then a fourth in 1843. This one is the fifth and is considered "the old courthouse" as the current one was built in the 1980s. There is a Civil War marker on the front steps - General William T Sherman used the 1771 courthouse as his headquarters on his march toward Raleigh. On April 12th 1865 Sherman received a telegram from General Ulysses S Grant informing him of General Robert E Lee's surrender at Appomattox while in Smithfield. There is also a WWI memorial with a "doughboy" holding his rifle "In memory of the illustrious dead of Johnston County who died in the Great World War 1917-1919" with a list of names. [Review 328 of 2024 - 3584 in North Carolina - 21362 overall]

We drove out here from Raleigh for their passport services. I called last week and was able to…read moresecure appointment which was amazing!! The lady in the Register of Deeds awesome was fantastic and the entire process was seamless and we were done in 15mins. I would totally recommend calling this location to make appointment.!!!!!