Orange Virginia: Story of a Courthouse Town (1972)

Orange Virginia: Story of a Courthouse Town (1972)
by William H. B. Thomas. A brief history of the Town of Orange from 1749, the date when the county's courthouse was relocated to the crossroads settlement that became known as "Orange Court House," to the early 20th century. An engaging and entertaining historian, the late Bill Thomas contributed significantly to the historical knowledge of this region, with this very readable book being just one example. (Softcover, 89 pages, including index)