Rockbridge County (Va.) Judgments (Condemnations), 1852-1909

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:

Rockbridge County (Va.) Judgments (Condemnations), 1852-1909. Local government records collection, Rockbridge County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Rockbridge County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Rockbridge County (Va.) Judgments (Condemnations), 1852-1909. Local government records collection, Rockbridge County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Rockbridge County (Va.) Judgments (Condemnations), 1852-1909, consist of judgments concerning the taking of private property for public use through the power of eminent domain. Most cases involve railroad or canal companies and contain maps or plats of the land in controversy.

Biographical / historical:

Rockbridge County was named for Natural Bridge, an exceptional rock formation located in the county. The county was formed from Augusta and Botetourt counties in 1778, and another part of Botetourt was added later.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia in transfers of court papers from Rockbridge County.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
6 cu. ft. (5 boxes and 6 folders)