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Craig County, Virginia Facts

When was Craig County, VA Created?
Craig County was established on March 21, 1851 from Botetourt CountyGiles CountyRoanoke County and Monroe County (West Virginia).

What is the County Seat of Craig County, VA?
The County Seat is located in New Castle also, the county government website is www.craigcountyva.gov/ .

What counties are adjacent to Craig County, VA?
Bordering Counties are Alleghany CountyBotetourt CountyRoanoke CountyMontgomery CountyGiles CountyMonroe County, West Virginia.

Craig County, VA Vital Records

Where can find Craig County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Craig County vital records can be found at the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Office of Vital Records which has Birth and Death Records since June 14, 1912 and copies of Marriage and Divorce Records since 1918 to present. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Virginia for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Craig County BirthMarriageDivorce or Death Records. You can also order Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for copies of Craig Co. Virginia Birth, Marriage, Divorce, Death Certificate Applications to mail.

The Archives Division has copies of surviving birth and death records for the period 1853 to 1896 and marriage records prior to 1936.

Another resource is the Craig County Health Department, 161 Main Street, P. O. Box 6, New Castle, VA 24127; Phone: (540) 864-5136

Craig County, VA Census Records

What Craig County, VA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Craig County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Craig Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Craig Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Craig Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1860. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Virginia Census Records Research Guide

Craig County, VA Courthouse and Government Records

Craig County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Craig County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Craig County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Virginia Courthouse Records Research Guide.

Craig County, VA Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Craig County, VA?
A list of Craig County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Virginia Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Craig County, VA Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Craig County, VA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Craig County. A lot of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Commercial Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some call for a fee. This is just a listing which has been compiled or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another.

Craig Co. VA Books, Newspapers & Publications

Craig Co. VA Church / Bible Records & Cemeteries / Graveyards

Craig Co. VA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Craig Co. VA General and History Websites

Craig Co. VA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Craig Co. VA Military Records