Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Rockbridge County (Va.) Organization Records, 1780-1923. Local government records collection, Roanoke County Organization Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court records from Rockbridge County under 21663 and unknown.

Historical Information

Rockbridge County was formed from Augusta and Botetourt Counties in 1778, and another part of Botetourt was added in 1888. The county was named for Natural Bridge, an exceptional rock formation located in the county.

Scope and Content

Rockbridge County (Va.) Organization Records, 1780-1923, typically consist of appointments of trustees, minutes, and miscellaneous records of religious organizations, fraternal organizations, independent associations, and cooperatives.

Related Material

Additional Roanoke County records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm" found on the Library of Virginia's web site.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Rockbridge County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Public records--Virginia--Rockbridge County.

Geographical Names:

• Rockbridge County (Va.)--History.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records--Virginia--Rockbridge County.

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