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Family History Centers are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world. You can search for your closest[https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Family History Center] on this link. | Family History Centers are located throughout the United States and other areas of the world. You can search for your closest[https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator Family History Center] on this link. | ||
The [[Family History Library]] has many maps and gazetteers. To find descriptions of those records for a particular city, county, or state, click on [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search | The [[Family History Library]] has many maps and gazetteers. To find descriptions of those records for a particular city, county, or state, click on [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog] to find maps. Enter the following: | ||
*Enter the name of the state, county, or town in the Place box. When searching towns or counties, add the name of the state in the Part of (optional) box. | *Enter the name of the state, county, or town in the Place box. When searching towns or counties, add the name of the state in the Part of (optional) box. | ||
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*Use that information to obtain the records at a family history center or at the Family History Library. | *Use that information to obtain the records at a family history center or at the Family History Library. | ||
A link to [[An overview of the | A link to [[An overview of the FamilySearch Catalog]] | ||
See [[Family History Library]] Services and Resources for information about contacting or visiting a center or the library. | See [[Family History Library]] Services and Resources for information about contacting or visiting a center or the library. | ||