Thomas Balch Library

Thomas Balch Library is a research center in Leesburg housing extensive collections of family trees, historical documents, and printed materials about Loudoun County and Virginia. The building, designed by architect Waddy Butler Wood, contains genealogical databases and manuscripts documenting the region's past.

The building was designed in the early 1900s by architect Waddy Butler Wood and has served since its founding as a repository for important documents and manuscripts. The collection was built to preserve the development and history of Loudoun County for future generations.

The collections display old maps, photographs, and documents showing how communities in Virginia developed and were settled over time. Visitors can trace how people lived in this region across generations through the materials on view.

The center is located in downtown Leesburg and welcomes visitors interested in family research or regional history. Staff members are available to help navigate the collections and access digital resources.

The center holds original manuscripts and personal papers from local families spanning several centuries of regional history. These private collections are often unavailable elsewhere and offer rare insights into everyday life in past times.

Architects: Waddy Butler Wood

Website: http://leesburgva.com/government/departments/thomas-balch-library

GPS coordinates: 39.11677,-77.56832

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08