1860, December 20 South Carolina, rapidly followed by six other southern states, secedes from Union in reaction to election of Lincoln, who opposes extension of slavery into western territories. These states organize the Confederate States of America.
Sussex County Virginia (Historic Districts) has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 1 place of Statewide significance. Significant places include Sussex County Courthouse Historic District.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Sussex County places including Dabney Cosby. Prominent architectural styles found in Sussex Country are Early Republic, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals and Late Victorian.
Sussex County Courthouse Historic District
(added 1973 - - #73002066)