Henry County (Va.) Organization Records, 1800-1940

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:

Henry County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Henry County (Va.) Organization Records, 1800-1940, typically consist of appointments of trustees, minutes, and miscellaneous records of religious organizations, fraternal organizations, independent associations, and cooperatives.

Biographical / historical:

Henry County was named for Patrick Henry, revolutionary leader and first governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. It was formed from Pittsylvania County in 1776. The county court first met on 20 January 1777. Part of Patrick County was added later in 1858. Its area is 385 square miles, and the county seat is Martinsville.

Acquisition information:

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer from Henry County.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

2 boxes

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Public records--Virginia--Henry County.
Organization records--Virginia--Henry County.
Local government records--Virginia--Henry County.