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Dickenson County, Virginia
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Dickenson County, Virginia Facts

When was Dickenson County, VA Created?
Dickenson County was established on February 27, 1880 from Russell CountyWise County and Buchanan County .

What is the County Seat of Dickenson County, VA?
The County Seat is located in Clintwood also, the county government website is www.dickensoncountyvirginia.org/ .

What counties are adjacent to Dickenson County, VA?
Bordering Counties are Buchanan CountyRussell CountyWise CountyPike County, Kentucky.

Dickenson County, VA Vital Records

Where can find Dickenson County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Dickenson 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 Dickenson County BirthMarriageDivorce or Death Records. You can also order Order Electronically Online or you can download an application for copies of Dickenson 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 Dickenson County Health Department, PO Box 768, 334 Brush Creek Rd, Clintwood, Va 24228; Phone: 276-926-4979

Dickenson County, VA Census Records

What Dickenson County, VA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Dickenson County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

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

Dickenson County, VA Courthouse and Government Records

Dickenson County Courthouse

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

Dickenson County, VA Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

What other genealogical resources are available in Dickenson County, VA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Dickenson 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.

Dickenson Co. VA Books, Newspapers & Publications

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

Dickenson Co. VA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Dickenson Co. VA General and History Websites

Dickenson Co. VA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Dickenson Co. VA Military Records