Genealogy & Local History

The Genealogy and Local History Department serves as the Chattahoochee Valley area’s primary repository for genealogical and historical research materials. Genealogy and local history reference services and materials are located on the second floor of the Columbus Public Library. Visitors searching their ancestry in Georgia or one of the states of the American Southeast will find the Library’s Genealogy Department to be of valuable assistance. Access to digital resources are available at all locations.

The Department provides the beginning and experienced researcher with a broad and well-rounded collection of research materials. These materials include: 

• Local History 
• Biographical and Historical Resources 
• City Directories 
• Census Data 
• Maps 
• Periodicals & Newsletters
• Military Records
• Court Records 
• Newspapers
• Local Subscription Genealogy Databases 

And more! 

* Created by Daniel B. Olds for the Muscogee Genealogical Society.   

Note: These indexes are derived from entries in a book from the Health Department. There are no accompanying certificates.