Louisa County, Virginia Genealogy Website

Louisa County Historical Society

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The Louisa County Historical Society has their own website at: https://louisahistory.org/

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Combined Index to LCHS Magazines (Volumes 1 through 42)

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Louisa County Historical Society

The Museum, known locally as the Sargeant-Petite house is home to the Louisa County Historical Society. Located by the Louisa Arts Center, the Museum is open Monday-Friday, from 10 AM-4 PM.

Chartered in 1966, the purpose of the Louisa County Historical Society is to promote the preservation of historical records and artifacts that speak to life in Louisa County during the past and present and to make these collections available to the public.

We invite anyone with access to old family records, Bibles, letters, diaries, etc. with information on Louisa County citizens and happenings to please share them with the Society for our archives.

The Sargeant Museum of Louisa County History tells the history of Louisa County through six permanent displays. Together, they introduce visitors to Louisa County and its place in American history. The Museum’s permanent exhibits include Native People of Louisa, The American Revolution, The Civil War, Education, Transportation, and Government. The Sargeant Museum also showcases temporary exhibits that highlight historically significant time periods, places, people, and items from our collections.

Anyone with access to old family records, Bibles, letters, diaries, etc. with information on Louisa County citizens and happenings -please share with the Society. Please write to the Secretary of the Society to arrange to have copies made for our files or send copies to the Secretary.

Louisa County Courthouse

The present Louisa County Courthouse was erected in 1905. It is the fourth courthouse built by the County. Louisa County was created in 1742 from part of Hanover County. The County was named for Princess Louisa, the daughter of King George II and Queen Caroline of England.

The Courthouse Square upon which the Courthouse and jail are located was chosen in 1757 when it was the personal property of Thomas Johnson. A 1775 survey of a two-acre courthouse tract exists showing the tract to be within the property of Major Thomas Johnson.

Also, located on the Courthouse Square is the Confederate Monument dedicated the same time as the 1905 Courthouse. The artist was W. L. Shepherd of Richmond. The monument was arranged and paid for through the efforts of the Daughters of the Confederacy.

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Combined Index to Louisa County Historical Society Magazines Volumes 1-30
There are individual pages for each surname that you can browse through.

Surnames: 1-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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View Table Of Contents
Click on one of the following to view the contents of each magazine.