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This letter, written in 1936, from the Virginia Compensation Board was copied to Louisa County’s Treasurer, Mr. Russell C. Crank. It outlined the expenses allotted to the office, including Crank’s $3,720 salary, at a total of $5,995. Crank’s…

This document is a sharecropping contract between Richard Kennon and Samuel Brown. The agreement specifies that Brown is to repair a house located on Kennon’s land. He must also cultivate the land around the house. Brown’s work must be complete…

This is a picture of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Station at Bumpass. Notice the spelling of "Bumpas" in the image, this is the result of a longtime dispute between H. J. T. Webner and railroad and post office authorities to eliminate one "S" in…

This newspaper clipping shows the burning of the Covered Bridge over the Rivanna River at Palmyra in 1931. Although this was done by the Virginia State Highway Department under controlled conditions, it was still a sight to see. This bridge was…

Bushrod Michie was born into slavery and, after the war, lived near Poindexter. He was appointed to carry the mail to the area from Trevilians Depot around the turn of the century (1900).

Bushrod's son, Harry, became a member of the White House…

This World War II medal, awarded to Byrd W. Long for his service in the United States Navy, is known as the World War II Victory medal. Made of red brass, the medal is a little less than 1.5 inches across; all members of the Armed Forces of the…

The Byrd Mill, a long familiar landmark in Louisa County, is no longer standing. It was burned in a fire in the 1970s, although portions of the mill pond remain.

Note the Roman numerals marking the parts of the rafter joinery, lapped and…

This booklet contains the campaign ideas of Carl Nolting, a candidate for the House of Delegates from Louisa County, Virginia. He states his campaign beliefs as cutting the county's expenses, better schools, building satisfactory roads, lowering…

This is a photograph of Carrie Milhado and Mildred Jennings at the Mineral School

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Charles Moorman; Born 1715 at Louisa Co., VA; married Mary Adams c. 1737; died after 2 Sep 1778 at VA. His will was dated 2 Sep 1778 at Louisa Co., VA [Louisa County, VA,, Will Book 2, pp. 432-434]:

Be it known to all men that I Charles Moorman of…

Cheaspeake & Ohio Railroad Station at Bumpass.
Notice spelling of BUMPAS. A result of a longtime dispute between H. J. T. Webner and railroad and postoffice authorities to eliminate one "S" of BUMPASS. Succeeded with the railroad company but failed…

Chicken Coop. Bottom part has small tag with inscription "Chicken Coop Manufactured by the Bumpass Coop, Co Bumpass, VA. The Sargeant Museum of Louisa County History in Louisa, Virginia, has one of the original coops, advertising materials and…

Walter D. Chiles a town merchant bought the property in 1912 from his brother in law Weir Goodwin. It is believed that he built the house where he lived for many years.

Chuck Cetera, a Louisa County local, stands in front of a building at CCC camp 2347, Camp Monticello. Cetera was employed by the CCC in the early 1940s.

Two women standing in front of the door of a church.