Genealogy & Local History at Louisiana Libraries (14 Verified)
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Genealogy & Local History at Libraries in Louisiana
Looking to trace your family tree or explore local history in Louisiana? These 14 public libraries have offering genealogy & local-history resources verified on their official pages — with genealogy databases, historical newspapers, local archives and staff who can help you get started.
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We have verified 14 public libraries in Louisiana offering genealogy & local history, across 14 cities — including Amite City, Arcadia, Crowley, Columbia, Farmerville. Each links to that library’s page with its address, hours and phone so you can confirm the service and any fees.
A few worth knowing in Louisiana:
- West Feliciana Parish Library · St. Francisville — Situated in a National Historic District: West Feliciana Parish holds one of Louisiana's richest concentrations of antebellum plantation heritage and genealogical records
- Jennings Carnegie Public Library · Jennings — Local history and genealogy research (Historic Jennings Photo Collection, Morse Collection, Jennings newspapers 1894–present)
- Franklin Parish Library · Winnsboro — FP Roots Genealogy & Franklin Parish History Center with Newspapers.com, Ancestry, Heritage Quest
💡 Good to know: Ancestry Library Edition is free inside the library but not from home; HeritageQuest and many state databases do work remotely with your card — ask staff which resources you can access from home before you leave.
Louisiana libraries with genealogy & local history — 14 verified
Tangipahoa Parish LibraryAmite City, Louisiana · (985) 748-7151204 NE Central AvenueGenealogy research assistance (second floor, Mon–Fri 10am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–3pm; phone ext. 204) →Bienville Parish LibraryArcadia, Louisiana · (318) 263-74102768 Maple StreetGenealogy Collection for north Louisiana family history research →Acadia Parish LibraryCROWLEY, Louisiana · +1-337-788-18801125 NORTH PARKERSON AVENUELocal history & newspaper archive (to 1886) →Caldwell Parish LibraryColumbia, Louisiana · (318) 649-2259211 Jackson StreetGenealogy Room with non-circulating reference materials →Union Parish LibraryFarmerville, Louisiana · (318) 368-9226202 West Jackson StreetAncestry Library Edition for genealogy research (on-site) →Jennings Carnegie Public LibraryJennings, Louisiana · (337) 821-5517303 North Cary AvenueLocal history and genealogy research (Historic Jennings Photo Collection, Morse Collection, Jennings newspapers 1894–present) →DeSoto Parish LibraryMansfield, Louisiana · (318) 872-6100109 Crosby StreetDigital History Archives access for genealogy and local history research →Morgan City Public LibraryMorgan City, Louisiana · (985) 380-4646220 Everett StreetLouisiana and genealogy reference collections →Pointe Coupee Parish LibraryNew Roads, Louisiana · (225) 638-9847201 Claiborne StreetAsk a Historian service for local history and genealogy queries →Richland Parish LibraryRayville, Louisiana · (318) 728-48061410 Louisa StreetGenealogy research assistance and database access →St. Martinville Branch LibraryST. MARTINVILLE, Louisiana · +1-337-394-2207201 PORTER STREETLocal history & genealogy research collection →West Feliciana Parish LibrarySt. Francisville, Louisiana · (225) 635-33645114 Burnett RoadSituated in a National Historic District: West Feliciana Parish holds one of Louisiana's richest concentrations of antebellum plantation heritage and genealogical records →Lafourche Parish Public Library: Thibodaux BranchThibodaux, Louisiana · (985) 447-4119705 West 5th StreetIn-library Ancestry.com access for genealogy →Franklin Parish LibraryWinnsboro, Louisiana · (318) 435-4336705 Prairie StreetFP Roots Genealogy & Franklin Parish History Center with Newspapers.com, Ancestry, Heritage Quest →
📝 How to research genealogy & local history in Louisiana
- Start with what you already know. Write down names, dates and places for yourself and older relatives — that is your roadmap before you open any database.
- Use the library’s genealogy databases. Ancestry Library Edition is free but in-library only; HeritageQuest and many {state} state databases work from home with your library card.
- Search local archives & newspapers. Ask for the local-history room: city directories, microfilmed newspapers, obituaries, cemetery and church records, maps and photographs.
- Ask a librarian or local-history staff. Many {state} libraries offer one-on-one appointments, classes or genealogy-society partnerships — a big shortcut when you hit a brick wall.
- Save and cite your sources. Record where each fact came from so your tree holds up and you can find it again later.
New to this? See the national guide on how library genealogy research works.
Frequently asked questions
Which Louisiana cities have libraries with genealogy & local history?
We have verified 14 across 14 cities in Louisiana: Amite City, Arcadia, Crowley, Columbia, Farmerville, Jennings, Mansfield, Morgan City and 6 more. Open any library’s page above for its address, hours and phone.
How many Louisiana libraries offer genealogy & local history?
We have confirmed 14 Louisiana public libraries with genealogy & local history, each verified from its official information. We add more as we confirm them, so the count can grow — or browse the full national list.
What makes West Feliciana Parish Library in St. Francisville notable for genealogy & local history?
Situated in a National Historic District: West Feliciana Parish holds one of Louisiana's richest concentrations of antebellum plantation heritage and genealogical records. See its full page for hours, address and phone.
Is genealogy & local history available at Jennings Carnegie Public Library in Jennings?
Local history and genealogy research (Historic Jennings Photo Collection, Morse Collection, Jennings newspapers 1894–present). See its full page for hours, address and phone.
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Services verified from each library’s official information during our 2026 review. Fees and availability can change — confirm on the library’s page before visiting.