Grayson County Courthouse (Virginia)
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It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[2]
Historic 1908 Courthouse
In 1979 the county opened a new courthouse. The 1908 building now serves as an area art and cultural center that is operated by the Historic 1908 Courthouse Foundation, and houses the Grayson Crossroads Museum, Baldwin Auditorium, Treasury Gift Shop, and offices housing businesses and other non-profit organizations.
The Grayson Crossroads Museum is a museum of local history, with photos, pioneer and household artifacts.
The Baldwin Auditorium seats over 200 people and is located in the former courtroom space. The multi-purpose space is available for rental.
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- Government buildings completed in 1908
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- County courthouses in Virginia
- Frank Pierce Milburn buildings
- Romanesque Revival architecture in Virginia
- Courthouses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
- National Register of Historic Places in Grayson County, Virginia
- Tourist attractions in Grayson County, Virginia
- 1908 establishments in Virginia
- Brick buildings and structures in Virginia