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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Rockbridge Historical Society files on Houses

1 Linear Feet Two boxes each measuring 7inches.

This collection consists of essays, reports, financial documentation, and other historic records documenting the presence, arcitecture, development, or evolution of local houses in and around Rockbridge County and Lexington, Virginia.

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Belfont 1 Item Box 1, Folder 21

This file consists of a typescript note on "Belfont," including information on the historic orgins and architectural style of the home.

  1. General through Houston House

Clifton Box 1, Folder 31

This file consists of handwritten notes by Dr. E.P. Tompkins on the history of "Clifton at East Lexington." Includes information on the origin of the name, the history of ownership, and notes directly on the Alexander family. Includes some genealogical information about the Alexander family, including a list of children and descendants.

  1. General through Houston House
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Land Grants

14 folders in RHS-Coll-0067 Files

This collection includes copies and originals of 18th and 19th century land grants for acreage in Rockbridge County, Augusta County, Bath County, and other areas in southwestern Virginia. Three folders relate to the Borden land grant, which established Rockbridge County. There is a fragment of an undated, handwritten copy of the Borden land grant. Other folders related to the Borden grant include historical analysis and recounting of the development of the grant by E.P. Tompkins. Some land grants pre-date the Borden grant. Folders with the parenthetical note of "Copy" only include photocopies of the original land grants. The Trimble land grants can be found in oversized drawer 33.

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Borden RHS Collections #0060 - #0076, Folder 5

This file consists of a typescript manuscript of the Borden Grant article by E.P. Tompkins. Also includes a photo of an annotated map of the Borden Land grant. Also includes a list of settlers who recieved the first Borden deeds between 1741 and 1743.

Borden Grant RHS Collections #0060 - #0076, Folder 4

This file contains two copies of E.P. Tompkins article on the Borden Grant, as well as a number of Lexington New Gazette articles on the same topic.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Lexington, Virginia

1 Box

This file consists of a bound copy of a record of Lexington Free Tourist Camp.

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Brady Survey RHS Collection #0078, Folder 2

This file consists of materials related to surveying done in the town of Lexington by Douglas E. Brady.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Ironmasters

2 Files 2 Folders in RHS-Coll-0060-0076 box

This file contains records related to the history of Ironworks in Rockbridge County. Includes typescript papers on Ironmasters, different iron works locations, extracts from law suits, newspaper clippings, biographical sketches, publication materials, and maps of Irish Creek.

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Buena Vista, Buffalo Forge, John Jordan 2 Files Folder 2 of 2 in RHS collection 0065. RHS Collections #0060 - #0076, Folder 2

This file contains typescript essays and historical accounts of the development and ownership of Buena Vista and Buffalo Forge ironworks. Also includes a map of the county and the location of ironworks with notes from Douglas Brady in 1944. Contains detailed map of Buffalo Forge. Includes Richmond Times-Dispatch article on the ironworks from 1936. Includes photocopy of article explaining ironwork processes at the time.

Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Rockbridge Historical Society Biographical Collection

12 Box

This collection contains biographical and historical information on various people and places.

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Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library

Rockbridge Alum Springs papers

4.0 Linear Feet

Includes Rockbridge Alum Springs Water 1910 card with price to retailer and to consumer.

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