Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Pittsylvania County (Va.) Board of Supervisors Records, 1890-1891, Local government records collection, Pittsylvania County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia in a shipment of court papers from Pittsylvania County.

Historical Information

Pittsylvania County was named in honor of William Pitt, earl of Chatham, a great English statesman. It was formed from Halifax County in 1766.

The board of supervisors has been the chief administrative body of the county since its establishment. The board's duties are fixed by statute and are primarily concerned with maintenance and construction of county buildings and fiscal matters.

Scope and Content

Pittsylvania County (Va.) Board of Supervisors Records, 1890-1891, consist of various records.

Related Material

Additional Pittsylvania County Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Pittsylvania County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Public records -- Virginia -- Pittsylvania County.

Geographical Names:

• Pittsylvania County (Va.) -- History --19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records -- Virginia -- Pittsylvania County.

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