Original land tax records for West Virginia counties were transferred to the West Virginia auditor’s office by direction of an act passed by the General Assembly in February 1892. The Library of Virginia holds microfilm copies of land tax records for some West Virginia counties, 1782–1900. The microfilm is available for viewing in the Library's reading room but is NOT available through interlibrary loan. Contact the West Virginia Division of Culture and History for assistance in obtaining copies of these records.
The following research guide details what type of information can be found in these records: