Bassett Historical Center Henry County VA

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The Bassett Historical Center is the repository for all genealogical research and local history for the counties of Henry and Patrick and the City of Martinsville, VA. Patrons have come from all over the U.S. and 9 foreign countries to view the files housed here. We have:

10,000 family files
3,008 local history files
16,088 genealogy books
995 genealogy files Pilson Collection
131 personal computer genealogy collections
Early African-American co-habitation list
Local company collections:
- DuPont, Tultex, Bassett-Walker
- Blue Ridge Hardware & Supply Co.
- Bassett Industries, Stanley Newspaper
- Henry County Plywood, Bassett Pioneer

Director and Operational Manager In Training
Buck and Ball From Stones River Battlefield In Tennessee
Belonged to Bud Pinkard, Fireman On The Dick And Willie
From Vida King's Store In Henry, VA
Used Between 1921 And 1960
Donated By Posey Collins
Louis Armstrong - "Satchmo": Gladys Stone Carter Doll Collection
Autographs Beth Macy's Book Factory Man
Carved Mt. Airy Granite: Pannill Rucker Home

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Bassett Historical Center . 3964 Fairystone Park Highway . Bassett, VA 24055
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