October 26, 2026
Louisa History
Crank
William Earle Crank served as the Louisa County Historical Society’s 4th President. He was born in Louisa in 1891 where he was raised. He married Phyllis Fry Collins in 1925 and raised two daughters. Crank was a lawyer and served as the Commonwealth’s Attorney for 40 years. His law office is located on Courthouse Square. Pictured here (top row, first on the left) is a young Earle Crank upon his graduation from Louisa High School in 1911.
60TH ANNIVERSARY: LOUISA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Louisa County Historical Society. While the Society has changed over those years, our commitment remains the same: to bring to light, preserve, and share the history of Louisa County. Founded in December of 1966, the Louisa County Historical Society was organized as a non-profit led by our first board of directors (pictured here). These founding members were critical in building the infrastructure of our organization and we are grateful for their commitment to local history!
History come to life
Jack Jouett, the Paul Revere of the South, rode from Louisa County to Monticello to warn Thomas Jeffereson and other Virginia legislatures of incoming British troops. His ride was celebrated at Southern Revere Cellars on June 6 through an event hosted by VA250 and the Louisa County Historical Society. Pictured, Kelli Wilkinson and David Childs on their horses in front of the taphouse at Southern Revere Cellars.