Isle of Wight (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds Records, 1803-1837

Location of collection:

Library of Virginia

The Library of Virginia

800 East Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Archives Reference Services

Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov

Phone: (804) 692-3888

Web: www.lva.virginia.gov

Summary

Creator:

Isle of Wight (Va.) Circuit Court

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Isle of Wight (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds Records, 1803-1837 may provide various items such as Architectural and or Building plans, Contracts and Courthouse and jail building inspections.

Biographical / historical:

Isle of Wight was most likely named for the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England. It was first known as Warrosquyoake and was one of the eight shires established in 1634. The present name was given in 1637. Part of Nansemond County was added in 1769. Its area is 319 square miles, and the county seat is Isle of Wight.

Acquisition information:

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Isle of Wight County.

Physical location:

State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia

Physical description:

1 box

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Public records--Virginia--Isle of Wight.
Local government records--Virginia--Isle of Wight.