Bowling Green Kentucky Family History Center

The Bowling Green Kentucky Family History Center is a branch facility of the Family History Library. We have volunteers to assist in learning and expanding family history search for the beginner and the advanced.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location Map

Address:


 * 1310 Cave Mill Rd Bowling Green KY 42104-4354 United States
 * Located at the Corner of Cave Mill and Smallhouse Road in Bowling Green Kentucky.
 * Scheduled hours are posted monthly for the Center. Call during scheduled hours for information.
 * Enter the Center during our scheduled hours.
 * Ring the bell by the Cave Mill entrance side of the building.
 * The bell is up and left of the glass doors.


 * Language:English

Phone: 270-321-1001

E-mail: KY_BowlingGreen@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:


 * Wednesday:9:00am-4:00pm; 6:30 pm-8:00pm
 * Thursday:9:00am-12:00pm
 * Other times by appointment.

Holiday Schedule: Announced holidays and weather closing on Warren County School snow days.

Closed: Closed beginning March 18, 2020 until further notice due to COVID-19.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * We have 4 computers and microfilm readers plus a small library of microfilm on permanent loan of Kentucky County records and other selected film.

Resources in the Local Area
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green and has extensive local research materials.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.