Athens Ohio FamilySearch Center
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
The Athens Family History Center serves the Athens, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Pike, Perry, Vinton County areas and provides access to online and microfilm resources.
Center Contacts and Hours
Location & Map:
- Address: 7795 Lemaster Rd, The Plains, Ohio 45780
- The center is in the church building.
- Location on Google Map
Phone: 740-797-3396 or 740-677-4054
E-mail: jdshank24@gmail.com
Open Hours: Tuseday 7-8:30 pm
Holiday Schedule:
The center will be closed Tuesday December 24th and December 31st for the Christmas season.
Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events
Class Schedule
Family Histroy classes to start at the begining of 2014!
Staff Training Meetings
Center Resources
Collections
- Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
Databases and Software
- FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
Hardware and Equipment
- Computers, microfilm readers, microfich, printer, scanner
Center Services
Staff Research Specialties
Record Indexing
Resources in the Local Area
The Athens County Historical Society
Alden Library, Ohio University
Links
www.athenshistory.org
Volunteer at the Center
Volunteers are welcome!