I believe that the County courthouse was burned. I don't know of wide private or civil destrruction. Great question. -eddie Does anyone know if there was destruction in Russell County, VA during the Civil War? I am specifically interested in destruction in the Castlewood area. ==== SW_VA Mailing List ==== #6 HELP is available from the sysop/owner anytime at: ehoward@conknet.com or swvaroot@swva.net