A Collection in the Library of Virginia
Barcode numbers: 1146171, 1146176, 1146182, 1146183, 1160555, 1160556, 1160559, 1160561, 1167661, 1172258, 1172259
Library of Virginia
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Rockbridge County (Va.) Judgments (Condemnations), 1852-1909. Local government records collection, Rockbridge County Court
Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 23219.
Acquisition Information
These items came to the Library of Virginia in transfers of court papers from Rockbridge County.
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.
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.