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Virginia -- Botetourt County

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

Alpine, Va. Railroad Photograph

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-PP-0013
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a photo of a railroad in Alpine, Virginia, which is in Botetourt County.

Dates: Unknown
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Etna Furnace Company Account Book

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0167
Scope and Contents

Journal ledger containing accounts of slaves, receipts, and expenditures.

Dates: Inclusive 1854-1857
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

General, 1969 - 1970

 File — Box 1, Folder: 2
Scope and Contents This file consists of two copies of introductory notes to the Rockbridge Heritage House tour for the years 1969 and 1970. The convered houses in the notes have historical backgrounds. The following houses appear in the notes: Alexander-Withrow House, VMI Superintendent's Quarters, Stono, Clifton, Maple Hill, Timber Ridge Church, Horatio Thompson House, The Red House, Mulberry Grove, New Providence Presbyterian Church, Briarwood, Bellevue, Maxwelton, Level Loop, Windy Glen, Cedar Grove,...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1969 - 1970
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Rockbridge Historical Society files on Houses / General through Houston House

George Hancock Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0054
Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence written while Hancock was in Philadelphia as a representative of Virginia in the 3rd and 4th U.S. Congresses. The letter of Dec. 15, 1793, describes his living conditions and comments on the Algerian capture of American vessels; that of March 25, 1796, gives instructions to his overseer in Botetourt County, Va.

Dates: Inclusive 1793-1796
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Lackey, 1815-12-23

 File — RHS Collections #0060 - #0076, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents

This file includes a land survey for James Lackey of 569 acres of land in Botetourt county, surveyed by William Anderson.

Dates: 1815-12-23
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Land Surveys

Land Surveys

 Collection — RHS Collections #0060 - #0076
Identifier: RHS-Coll-0069
Scope and Contents

This collection includes original land surveys for land in Rockbridge County. Includes surveyors drawings.

Dates: 1815 - 1943
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Mount Joy

 File — Box 2, Folder: 65
Scope and Contents

This folder contains personal recollections from Ellen Anderson concerning Mount Joy, including the history of the property and its owners.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Rockbridge Historical Society files on Houses / Hull Farm through Walkerlands Farm

Rockbridge Historical Society files on local companies

 Collection — Box 1, Folder: 1-39
Identifier: RHS-Coll-0042
Dates: Majority of material found within 1870 - 1970
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives

Thorn Hill

 File — Box 2, Folder: 90
Scope and Contents

This folder contains a report and various notes on Thorn Hill and its inhabitants, including General John Bowyer, a trustee of Washington College.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1800 - 1995
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Rockbridge Historical Society files on Houses / Hull Farm through Walkerlands Farm

William C. P. Carrington letter to Peachy Gilmer Breckinridge, 1853-03-10

 File — Box 1: [Barcode: 35101013592592], Item: 5
Scope and Contents

Student William C. P. Carrington writes his friend Peachy Breckinridge on life at Washignton College in Lexington, Virginia. Both were from Botetourt County, Virginia.

Dates: Other: 1853-03-10
Found in: Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives / Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. Civil War manuscript collection

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