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Pearisburg was founded in 1808.
The town of Pearisburg was authorized to construct a water system in 1830 and apparently did so soon thereafter.
The Giles County Public Service Authority was formed on October 2, 1992 to provide bulk water service to communities in Giles County, including Pearisburg.
Water is provided by the Giles County Public Service Authority and distributed by the Town of Perisburg.
References
1830 An act providing for a supply of water in
the town of Pearisburg in the county of Giles. February 20,
1830.
1834 An act to amend the act, entitled "an act providing for a supply of water in the town of Pearisburg in the county of Giles." March 11, 1834.
1839 An act to amend the act, entitled "an act providing for a supply of water in the town of Pearisburg in the county of Giles." January 23, 1839.
1933 Richmond
Times, November 9, 1933, Page 5.
Federal Funds Sought by 2 More State Towns. Pearisburg and Dillwyn
Seek $25,000 each. Pearlsburg asked for an allotment of $25,000 for
the construction of sewers and additions to the water works system.
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