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

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:

Henry County (Va.) Organization Records, 1800-1940. Local government records collection, Henry County Organization Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

Summary

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

Henry County (Va.) Organization Records, 1800-1940. Local government records collection, Henry County Organization Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.

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