Things To Do in Urbanna, Virginia

A colonial courthouse built in 1745 that has been substantially modified over the years. The Middlesex Courthouse has also served as a church ... More on Virginia.org

Inscription. This building served as the Middlesex County courthouse from 1748 to 1852. Although much altered from its original appearance, it is one of Virginias rare colonial courthouse buildings... More on HMDB

Inscription. This historical landscape hasn't really changed in the past 250 years. The Factor Store has gone through many transitions from a tobacco inspection facility and general store, to private homes, to the Urbanna Library ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Born in Lancaster County on 13 Apr. 1711, John Mitchell studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and in 1734 opened a practice of medicine here in Urbanna. In 1746, he moved to London, where he published his Map ... More on HMDB

Inscription. In 1763 Ralph Wormeley III of Rosegill sold this house to James Mills, a Scottish merchant. In 1791 Arthur Lee bought it and 1,000 adjacent acres to be his home in retirement. Lee named this estate Landsdowne in honor ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Traditionally known as the Old Tobacco Warehouse. Built 1766 by James Mills, Scottish merchant. First used as a store and/or warehouse. Owned and authentically restored by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Sandwich, circa 1754, is registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. 2008. , Erected 2008. , Location. 37° 38.202′ N, 76° 34.428′ W. Marker ... More on HMDB

Inscription. in 1678, Christopher Robinson purchased 300 acres here that became Hewick, the Virginia seat of the Robinson family. Robinsons distinguished service to Virginia began as the clerk of Middlesex County Court from 1677 to ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Three miles east is Hewick, built about 1678 by Christopher Robinson, Clerk of Middlesex County. It was the birthplace of John Robinson, Speaker of the House of Burgesses and Treasurer of Virginia, 1738-1766, the leading ... More on HMDB

Inscription. In Colonial Virginia, tobacco was money a product in high demand in England. Acts were passed providing for the inspection of tobacco to ensure quality and to make sure that correct payments were made for its sale and ... More on HMDB

Inscription. As you look toward the water, you are viewing a historical landscape. The houses in front of you weren't here 250 years ago, but the Customs House the building across the street to your left would have been. Imagine what ... More on HMDB