Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There is one item that has been reestricted due to legally required privacy protection.

Use Restrictions

The item is restricted in accordance with 2.2-3705.5;32.127.1:03.

Preferred Citation

Highland County (Va.) Miscellaneous Records, 1847-1968 bulk 1858-1929. Local government records collection, Highland County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

These records came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers Highland County, Va.

Historical Information

Highland County was named for its mountainous terrain. It was formed from Bath and Pendleton (West Virginia) Counties in 1847.

Scope and Content

Highland County (Va.) Miscellaneous Records, 1847-1968 bulk 1858-1929 these records include the following; Circuit Court Conditional Sales Memorandum, Commissions for Insanity Reports (including Albemarle County), Contracts and Agreements, Estray Bonds, and Mechanic Liens.

Related Material

Additional Highland 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:

• Highland County (Va.) Circuit Court

Subjects:

• Public records-- Virginia-- Highland County

Geographical Names:

• Highland County (Va.) -- History

Genre and Form Terms:

• Local government records -- Virginia -- Highland County

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