Botetourt 250th Anniversary Facts: Research and sources of Historic interests

Research and history can be accomplished online and without going too far. By June 10, however, most of these places in the second category will return with some type of public re-opening

Here are some online sites you can check:

Using the Virginia State Library

https://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/using_collections.asp

Facebook pages

Botetourt County Virginia Genealogy

History of Botetourt County VA 1770- present

People for the Preservation of Agriculture and History

Veteran’s Biographies, WWII Veterans

Botetourt County History Museum

Botetourt County Historical Society

Historic Fincastle, Inc

Town of Buchanan

Town of Troutville

Town of Fincastle

Local places to visit:

Botetourt County Clerk’s Office

Fincastle Library Genealogy and History Room and to some extent:

Blue Ridge Library

Buchanan Library

Eagle Rock Library

Botetourt County History Museum has books, pamphlets and resources galore about the county for purchase. They also have interesting exhibits.

So until the libraries and other sites re-open, look up some of these Facebook pages and ask to join them. You will see that a variety of photos and topics are featured.

–Cathy Benson, 250th Icon photo