Botetourt County, County administrative division in Virginia, United States.
The county spans across the Blue Ridge region with Fincastle as its capital, encompassing multiple historic towns and natural landscapes along the James River.
Established in 1770, Botetourt County originally extended to the Mississippi River and included territories that later became parts of seven different states.
The Botetourt County Historical Museum preserves local heritage through exhibits of artifacts, documents, and genealogical records from the colonial period.
Visitors can access historical records and conduct genealogical research at the courthouse in Fincastle, which maintains documents dating back to the 1770s.
The county holds documents bearing signatures of Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry, marking its role in early American governance and westward expansion.
Location: Virginia
Inception: November 7, 1769
Capital city: Fincastle
Shares border with: Rockbridge County, Bedford County, Roanoke County, Craig County, Alleghany County
Website: http://botetourt.org
GPS coordinates: 37.55000,-79.80000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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