Smyth County, Virginia Records

Smyth County, Virginia (Map It) was created in February 23, 1832 from Wythe County and Washington County. Smyth county was named for Alexander Smyth, Congressman from Virginia.

Smyth County is bordered by Russell County (northwest), Tazewell County (north), Bland County (northeast), Wythe County (east), Grayson County (south), Washington County (southwest).

Smyth County Cities and Towns include Adwolf, Atkins, Chilhowie, Marion, Saltville and Sugar Grove .

MapGeeks.org has is a collection of old Virginia maps.

Smyth County, Virginia Courthouse Records

The Smyth County Courthouse is located in Marion, Virginia. The courthouse was built in 1834. Frank P. Lowbern was the architect. J.E. Parish was the builder in 1900.

The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH . Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research.

The Smyth County record dates below are from the earliest date to present time. They may include records of land, estates, taxes, vital records, divorces, naturalizations, voter registration, military discharges and court records.

• Smyth County Clerk of Circuit Court has Marriage Records from 1832, Land Records from 1832, Court Records from 1832 and Probate Records from 1832.
• Smyth County (VA) Treasurer
• Smyth County Commissioner of Revenue
• Smyth County Health Department, 201 Francis Marion Lane, Marion, VA 24354; Phone: (276) 781-7460
• County and City Research in Virginia Guides and Indexes

Smyth County, Virginia Census Records

• Learn More: State of Virginia Census Records
• U.S. Federal Population Schedules: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragmented), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940
• U.S. Federal Census Slave Schedules: 1850 and 1860
• U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules: 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880
• Selected U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedules: 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880
• Selected U.S. Federal Census Industry Schedules: 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880
• Union Veterans Schedules: 1890

Smyth County, Virginia Vital Records

• Learn More: State of Virginia Vital Records
• Birth & Death Records: from January 1853 to December 1896 and since June 14, 1912 to present. The Virginia Archives has copies of surviving birth and death records for the period 1853 to 1896
• Marriage Records: from January 1853 to present. The Virginia Archives has copies of marriage records prior to 1936.
• Divorce Records: from January 1918 to present.
• Locations: Virginia Office of Vital Statistics, Virginia State Archives
• Vital Records Online: USAVital or Social Security Death Index
• Vital Records by Mail: Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate Applications.
• In Person:  2001 Maywill Street, Richmond, Virginia 23230

Smyth County, Virginia Resources

• State of Virginia Archives and Societies
• RAOGK Volunteers for Virginia
• New River Notes
• Smyth County Historical Society , P.O. Box 574, Marion, VA 24354, (540) 783-2745
• Smyth-Bland Regional Library , 118 South Sheffey Street, Marion, VA 24354, (540) 783-2323
• Smyth County, Virginia Message Boards
• Smyth County, Virginia Genealogy Forum
• Smyth County microfilmed holdings at The Library of Virginia
• Virginia Heritage - Guides to manuscript and Archival Collections in Smyth Co. Virginia

Smyth County, Virginia External Links

• Virginia Historical Newspapers - Newspapers.com
• Historical Newspapers from Virginia (1784 - 1922 )
• Smyth County, Virginia Books - Amazon
• Smyth County, Virginia Births, 1885-96
• Smyth County, Virginia Births, 1879-84
• Smyth County, Virginia Births, 1875-78
• Using County and City Court Records in the Archives at the Library of Virginia
• Virginia County Records, Volume , VI, VII , IX, X The records in these series were compiled as part of a series known as the Virginia County Records . The volume includes wills, land grants, and marriage bonds as well as other miscellaneous information on early Virginia settlers.
• Smyth Co., Virginia - FindaGrave
• Smyth County, history and traditions
• General resources and advantages of Smyth County
• Smyth County, Virginia Links - Cyndi's List
• Smyth Co. VAGenweb
• Smyth County, Virginia Ancestry Database Collections
• Virginia Revolutionary War Units
• Smyth County, Virginia Military Records