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Public library offering books, videos, magazines, audio books, and free internet use. First settled in 1737 by members of the thomas harrison family, the town of harrisonburg was recognized by the virginia house of delegates in 1780 as the seat of the newlyformed rockingham county. Historic downtown harrisonburg virginia is for lovers. Harrisonburg was at the crossroads of two major highways, the valley. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. From sharing practical resources like job, health, and financial workshops, to holding fun activities and events, aarp is providing. Guide to catahoula parish, louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. First settled in 1737 by members of the thomas harrison family, the town of harrisonburg was recognized by the virginia house of delegates in 1780 as the seat of the newlyformed. The county seat of harrisonburg was named in honor of thomas harrison and founded in 1780. Village of harrisonburg catahoula parish, louisiana.
Book is an unincorporated community in catahoula parish, louisiana, united states. Harrisonburg was named for the harrison family of virginia fort beauregard, located on a bluff in the northern corner of the village, was a confederate stronghold during the american civil war. Through the daily newsrecords lens volume ii a unique glimpse at harrisonburg and rockingham county history through. Harrisonburgrockingham historical society home facebook. In modern times the route has been called the natchez trace on some. The books on each veteran, some of whom were black, are found the genealogy and local history room.
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