Loudoun County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records, 1937-1974

Access and use

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
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Summary

Creator:
Loudoun County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Loudoun County (Va.) Tax and Fiscal Records are composed of Poll Tax Lists (1937-1947, 1962, 1964-1965) and Reports on Audit for the town of Hamilton (1964-1965, 1974), the town of Leesburg (1957-1959) and the town of Purcellville (1961-1970). The poll tax lists record by district the names of persons who have paid all state poll taxes for a particular year. These lists were required to be submitted to the circuit courts and the Auditor of Public Accounts. The reports on audit are reports compiled by outside auditors on finances of the towns.

Biographical / historical:

Loudoun County was named for John Campbell, fourth earl of Loudoun, who was commander of British forces in North America during the early portion of the French and Indian War and governor of Virginia from 1756 to 1759. It was formed from Fairfax County in 1757.

Acquisition information:
These records came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from the University of Virginia.
Physical location:
State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Physical description:
.45 cu. ft. (1 box)