Greene County Historical & Genealogical Society

Located in Carrollton Illinois, the Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society's mission is to research, collect care for, exhibit, and interpret items that illustrate the history of Greene County from settlement to the present time, and place it in the context of the history of the State of Illinois. The Society shall
  • assist in historical and genealogical research for educational and patriotic purposes
  • provide for the preservation of such material and its accessibility to all who wish to examine or study it
  • shall encourage the preservation of historic buildings, monuments, and markers.

Located in the Lee-Baker-Hodges House, the organization disseminates historical information by publicizing such material in newspapers or otherwise, by developing educational programs, and by operating a museum for the benefit of the public.

The purpose of this site is to provide information about services available from the Society, location and office hours, and contact/membership information.

 
 
 
Office Hours and Location

The Society is located in the Lee-Baker-Hodges House on North Main Street on the northwest corner of the square in Carrollton, Illinois. The Society Library and Museum hours are:
 
Wednesday & Friday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Phone: 217-942-6013
Or call for appointment
217-374-2464
 
 
E-Mail address:
greenecohistsoc@irtc.net
 
Mailing Address:
PO Box 137
Carrollton, Illinois 62016
 
Office volunteers are available during normal hours to assist with finding research material may also help with some research when time is available. E-mail requests regarding availability of research material in the library can be sent to the above address.

There is a nominal charge for making copies of any materials in the files. Publications are also available for sale and a list is included on the Documents and Publications Available page of this web site.
 
 
 
 
The Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society Website is sponsored by a financial contribution from The Carrollton Bank. The internet access at the Hodges Building is provided as a public service by the Illinois Rural Electric Association.
 
 

 

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