Greene County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1838-1938

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
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Greene County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1838-1938, Barcode number 1147423. Local government records collection. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Extent:
.15 cu. ft.
Creator:
Greene County (Va.) Circuit Court
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Greene County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1838-1938, Barcode number 1147423. Local government records collection. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Greene County (Va.) Public Buildings and Grounds, 1838-1938. These records consist of two folders containing orders, reports, specficiations, contracts, and drawings realating to the public buildings in the county. Included are orders for the contruction of public buildings (1838-1839), jail inspectors' reports (1841-1852), specifications for a county office building (1937-1938), and drawings for a courthouse renovation (undated).

Biographical / historical:

Greene County was named for Nathanael Greene, commanding general of the Continental army in the South during part of the Revolutionary War. It was formed from Orange County in 1838. The county seat is Stanardsville.

Acquisition information:
Barcode number 1147423 came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Greene County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia