Explore Our Archives
The Research Room
A dedicated library of resources for discovering local history, genealogy, and the stories of Jefferson County.
Our Collection
A Growing Library
The Jefferson County Historical Society is establishing a Research Room and Library in the Society’s offices in Happy Retreat. The collection includes bound editions of local and area newspapers as well as donations of hard to find, many out of print, books, genealogies, magazines, and county maps.
The library’s holdings include the Society’s own annual Magazine (1935 to the present) and its quarterly newsletters. The Research Room is equipped with a dedicated computer and printer/scanner.
Digital Resources
Available Subscriptions
Military records and documents
Family history and genealogy
Historical newspaper archives
Genealogical research database
Plus additional research websites bookmarked for specialized searches, including state and local historical resources.
Looking Ahead
Future Services
The Society will be developing a policy detailing its research services to members of the Society and others who may not have an opportunity to visit and use the Research Room and Library.
In the future, the Society hopes to provide research volunteers with specialized historical and genealogical knowledge to assist in using the resources of the Society.
The Historical Society is working with the Friends of Happy Retreat to establish internet connectivity for the building in order to make these services fully available.
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Join the Society
Members enjoy access to our research room and library at Happy Retreat, along with all membership benefits.
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