HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — Archaeologists uncovered a piece of Hanover County history while conducting studies for the Route 301/Hanover Courthouse Sidewalk Project.
A social media post from Hanover County Government announced the discovery, which archaeologists believe is associated with the historic jail.
Brick fragments, fire-damaged glass and other building materials discovered underground were part of the original jail, which caught fire in 1794.
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