Louisa County (Va.) Organization Records, circa 1859-1899

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:

Louisa County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Louisa County (Va.) Organization Records, 1859-1899, consists of Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons of Virginia, Dove Chapter No. 44, Treasurer's book (1855-1875), Masonic Lodge Records (1859-1905), and other Organization Records (1885-1899).

Biographical / historical:

Louisa County was named for Louisa, a daughter of George II. It was formed from Hanover County in 1742. Its area is 514 square miles, and the county seat is Louisa.

Acquisition information:

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

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

Physical description:

1 box and 1 volume

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Public records--Virginia--Louisa County.
Organization records--Virginia--Louisa County.
Fraternal organizations--Virginia--Louisa County.
Freemasonry--Virginia--Lodges.
Local government records--Virginia--Louisa County.