Genealogy & Local History at Mississippi Libraries (15 Verified)
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Genealogy & Local History at Libraries in Mississippi
Looking to trace your family tree or explore local history in Mississippi? These 15 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 15 public libraries in Mississippi offering genealogy & local history, across 15 cities — including Clarksdale, Columbus, Grenada, Hattiesburg, Hernando. 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 Mississippi:
- Laurel-Jones County Library · Laurel — Genealogy Department with family files, census records & microfilm newspapers (staffed hours Wed–Fri, Sat by appt)
- First Regional Library · Hernando — Genealogy collection including Louise Fox family histories, Family Search & Mississippi GenWeb
- Bryan Public Library · West Point — Lucille Miller History Room (local & regional archives) — Tue & Thu 10am–2pm or by appointment
💡 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.
Mississippi libraries with genealogy & local history — 15 verified
Carnegie Public LibraryClarksdale, Mississippi · (662) 624-4461114 Delta AvenueMississippi Room — local and regional history photographs, documents and genealogy materials →Columbus-Lowndes Public LibraryColumbus, Mississippi · (662) 329-5300314 7th Street NorthBuckley Genealogy Room for family-history and local-history research →Elizabeth Jones LibraryGrenada, Mississippi · (662) 226-20721050 Fairfield AvenueGenealogy research — in-library Ancestry Library and Heritage Quest access →Library of Hattiesburg, Petal & Forrest CountyHattiesburg, Mississippi · (601) 582-4461329 Hardy StreetReference and research assistance for students, genealogists and the public →First Regional LibraryHernando, Mississippi · (662) 429-4439370 West Commerce StreetGenealogy collection including Louise Fox family histories, Family Search & Mississippi GenWeb →Marshall County LibraryHolly Springs, Mississippi · (662) 252-3823109 East Gholson AvenueMarshall County Room — local history & genealogy research collection →Laurel-Jones County LibraryLaurel, Mississippi · (601) 428-4313530 Commerce StreetGenealogy Department with family files, census records & microfilm newspapers (staffed hours Wed–Fri, Sat by appt) →McComb Public LibraryMccomb, Mississippi · (601) 684-26611022 Virginia AvenueDedicated genealogy room with research resources (closes 15 min. early daily) →Meridian-Lauderdale County Public LibraryMeridian, Mississippi · (601) 693-67712517 7th StreetGenealogy room: GenealogyBank, Fold3, NewsBank, and Southern newspaper microfilm →Judge George W. Armstrong LibraryNatchez, Mississippi · (601) 445-8862220 South Commerce StreetIn-library Ancestry.com and HeritageQuest for genealogy research →Jennie Stephens Smith LibraryNew Albany, Mississippi · (662) 534-1991219 King StreetGenealogy and local history collection →Pine Forest Regional LibraryRichton, Mississippi · (601) 788-6539210 South Front StreetHeritageQuest Online for genealogy research →Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library SystemStarkville, Mississippi · (662) 323-2766326 University DriveLocal History and Genealogical Collection at the Starkville main branch →Warren County-Vicksburg Public LibraryVicksburg, Mississippi · (601) 636-6411700 Veto StreetLocal-history and genealogy collection (noncirculating) with newspapers from 1825 →Bryan Public LibraryWest Point, Mississippi · (662) 494-4872436 Commerce StreetLucille Miller History Room (local & regional archives) — Tue & Thu 10am–2pm or by appointment →
📝 How to research genealogy & local history in Mississippi
- 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 Mississippi cities have libraries with genealogy & local history?
We have verified 15 across 15 cities in Mississippi: Clarksdale, Columbus, Grenada, Hattiesburg, Hernando, Holly Springs, Laurel, Mccomb and 7 more. Open any library’s page above for its address, hours and phone.
How many Mississippi libraries offer genealogy & local history?
We have confirmed 15 Mississippi 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 Laurel-Jones County Library in Laurel notable for genealogy & local history?
Genealogy Department with family files, census records & microfilm newspapers (staffed hours Wed–Fri, Sat by appt). See its full page for hours, address and phone.
Is genealogy & local history available at First Regional Library in Hernando?
Genealogy collection including Louise Fox family histories, Family Search & Mississippi GenWeb. 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.