| Author |
Netherton, Ross De Witt, 1918-2010 |
| Author |
Waldeck, Ruby |
| LoC No. |
77084441
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| Title |
The Fairfax County Courthouse
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Chris Logan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Fairfax County Courthouse" by Ross D. Netherton and Ruby Waldeck is a historical account published in the late 20th century. This work documents the history and significance of the Fairfax County Courthouse, outlining its role as a social and governmental center over two centuries. It aims to provide insights into political life and public affairs in Fairfax County, Virginia. The opening of the book introduces the historical context of the Fairfax County Courthouse, explaining its establishment as a vital institution following the colonization of Virginia. Early court meetings served as essential gatherings for community business, where citizens engaged in not just judicial matters but also social interaction, reflecting the courthouse's importance in fostering a sense of community. The text describes the development of local government in Virginia, emphasizing the courthouse's evolution amidst significant events, such as the War of Independence and the complex transitions during and after the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
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| Subject |
Law -- Virginia -- Fairfax County -- History
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| Subject |
Courthouses -- Virginia -- Fairfax County -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28750 |
| Release Date |
May 10, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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