Founded in 1970, the Wythe County Historical Society has committed more than three decades to the preservation, collection, and interpretation of Wythe County history.

Visit the resources of the Wythe County Historical Society Library where researchers may consults books, periodicals, family files, obituary files, budget files, CD-ROM programs, computerized indexes, photographs, postcards, newspapers, maps and many records. Discover a wealth of information about the history of Wythe County and surrounding areas. Visitors are welcome to research in the Library at no charge but donations are gladly accepted. There is a charge for copies.

If you are unable to visit the Library, you may mail or e-mail brief questions concerning your family research to wch_library@wytheville.org or Wythe County Historical Society, Library Chairperson, 115 W. Spiller Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Questions sent by mail must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE). Pertinent dates and any other information that would be helpful to the researcher should be sent with your request.