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:
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- 7795 Lemaster Rd The Plains, OH 45780 United States
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Phone:
- 740-797-3396
E-mail:
- OH_Athens@ldsmail.net
FHC Director:
- Jenny D Hartzog - 1 740 590 7009
Open Hours:
- Tues 7:00pm-8:30pm and by appointment.
Holiday Schedule:
- We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness. Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours.
Calendar and Events
Upcoming Events
Federation of Genealogical Societies Confrence, August 27-30, 2014, San Antonio
www.FGSConference.org
14th Annual British Institute
Class Schedule
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
Searching online public records
Organizing and helping set up online family tree accounts
Resources in the Local Area
The Athens County Historical Society
Links
www.athenshistory.org
Volunteer at the Center
Volunteers are welcome!