Northampton County is the home of the Oldest Continuous Court Records in America! Continuous from 1632 through today! We encourage visitors and genealogists to come and research these national treasures.
Records room is open from 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays and is located in the Northampton County Courthouse.
Exploring the Oldest Continuous Court Records in America (3MB)(PDF)
WBOC's Charles Paparella visits the historic court house in Northampton County, Virginia, to see how the past and the founding of this country are being maintained.