Staunton Public Library (Virginia)

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Contact Information
Email: library@ci.staunton.va.us Website: https://www.ci.staunton.va.us/departments/library Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StauntonPublicLibrary/ Address: 1 Churchville Ave., Staunton, VA 24401 Telephone: 540.332.3902 Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. [September-May only]  Directions/Parking Map: Free parking is available.

Guides
Researching Around Staunton: A brief look as to who has what

Augusta County Courthouse : Wills 1745-present, deeds 1745-present, marriage records 1785-present, birth and death records 1853-1896, vestry book, Augusta Parish 1745-1776. A more extensive list is available from the County Clerk’s office. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5, 1 E. Johnson St., 540-245-5316

Historic Staunton Foundation has information on all properties within the historic districts; Sanborn insurance maps; small collection of articles and books. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5, 540-885-7676, www.historicstaunton.org, located in the R.R. Smith Center for History & Art, 20-22 South New Street, www.rrsmithcenter.org

Augusta County Historical Society archives include paper documents, photographs, and books pertaining to the history of Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro. The collection includes a great deal of social, architectural, and genealogical material. The bulk of the collection is 19th and early 20th century. The ACHS library and archives, located on the third floor is open by appointment. 540-248-4151, www.augustacountyhs.org, located in the R.R. Smith Center for History & Art, 20-22 South New Street, www.rrsmithcenter.org

Staunton City Courthouse : Deed books 1805-present, marriage records 1802-present, wills 1802-present, birth and death records 1853-1898, judgments 1802-present, military inductions and discharges, 1939-present, clerk’s orders 1835-1856 and 1972-present, charter books, bond books, etc. Contact City Clerk, Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5, 113 E. Beverley St, 3rd Floor, 540-332-3874

Staunton Military Academ y: Quarterly newsletter, academic records, memorabilia. Staunton Military Academy (SMA) Alumni Association - Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership (VWIL) Museum: Mary Baldwin College, 227 Kable Street (old SMA Supply Room) Beneath parking lot. Hours: Wed/Sat/Sun: 1-4:00 PM. P. O. Box 958, Woodrum Station, Staunton, VA 24402-0958 (540) 885-1309

Augusta County Genealogical Society has a small library to the public. It is located at the Augusta County Library, 1759 Jefferson Hwy, Fishersville. The schedule is Tue/Thurs/Fri. 9:00-noon, open other times by appointment. 540-885-1991, www.acgsva.com


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