1857, March 7 Dred Scott decision by the Supreme Court holds that Congress cannot bar slavery from territories, nor can slaves be citizens.

VIRGINIA - Sussex County - Historic Districts

Sussex County Courthouse Historic District ** (added 1973 - Sussex County - #73002066) Jct. of VA 634 and 626, Sussex (500 acres, 4 buildings) Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Architect, builder, or engineer: Et al., Cosby,Dabney Architectural Style: Early Republic Area of Significance: Architecture, Politics/Government Period of Significance: 1800-1824, 1825-1849, 1850-1874, 1875-1899 Owner: Private , Local Gov't Historic Function: Domestic, Government Historic Sub-function: Courthouse, Government Office, Single Dwelling Current Function: Domestic, Government Current Sub-function: Correctional Facility, Courthouse, Government Office, Single Dwelling

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