The Hanover County Courthouse was built in 1735. The Courthouse, Tavern, early 19th Century jail, and Clerk's Office form a rare complex still in existence. The present tavern, built in 1780, has been used as a Stagecoach stop, tavern, and inn. From 1953-1996, it was the home of the Barksdale Theatre. It has recently undergone restoration by the historic Hanover Tavern Foundation.
Plans are to use it for education and entertainment programs.
List of Sites Town of Ashland A walking tour, starting at the Train Station Visitor Center, includes more than a dozen of the two hundred 19th and 20th Century homes in the historic district. Also located in Ashland is Randolph Macon College. Established in 1830, it relocated to Ashland following the Civil War. It is one of the oldest Methodist Colleges in the Country. Included on its grounds is Washington and Franklin Hall, built in 1872 and on the National Historic Register.