Cumberland County (Va.) Plat of Cartersville, 1790
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
- Restrictions:
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There are no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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There are no restrictions.
- Preferred citation:
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Cumberland County (Va.) Plat of Cartersville, 1790. Local Government Records Collection, Cumberland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Cumberland County (Va.) Circuit Court.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Cumberland County (Va.) Plat of Cartersville, 1790. Local Government Records Collection, Cumberland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Cumberland County (Va.) Plat of Cartersville, 1790, shows the division of lots and names of streets.
- Biographical / historical:
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The plat was filed as part of a legislative petition filed by citizens of Cumberland County to establish the town of Cartersville.
Cumberland County was named for William Augustus, duke of Cumberland, third son of King George II. It was formed from Goochland County in 1749. The county seat is Cumberland.
- Acquisition information:
- This item came to the Library of Virginia in transfer of court papers from Cumberland County under the accession number 51977.
- Physical location:
- Library of Virginia
- Physical description:
- 1 item