Escalante Utah Ward Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location &amp; Map:


 * 80 S Center Street, Escalante, UT 84726, United States
 * We are located at the back of building. Family History sign is located outside the entrance.
 * Location on Map

Phone: 1-435-826-4217

E-mail: [mailto:UT_EscalanteWard@familyhistorymail.org UT_EscalanteWard@familyhistorymail.org]

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday: 10:00 am -12:00 pm 1:00 pm -3:00 pm
 * Or: by appointment

'''Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed two weeks for Christmas Holidays

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 5 computers with internet connectivity, 1 film reader, 1 microfiche reader, and a network printer accessible from each computer.

Resources in the Local Area
''Escalante has a local branch of the DUP ( Daughter's of Utah Pioneers). We also have a wonderful Heritage Center east of town that is promoting the history of our town, and the Hole in the Rock ''story. Escalante is full of history of the early pioneers as they came this way in early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Under the direction of President Brigham Young, he sent pioneers out to settle this part of southern Utah.

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: 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.

Volunteer at the Center
''Our staff at the center are here to serve you. We are open on Tuesday. If this does not meet your time frame, would love to have you call for an appointment that would best serve you. You can contact the following staff for help:''

SusAnn McLemore Stake Temple and Family History Consultant - Lead

Victory Crawford Escalante First Ward Temple and Family History Consultant

Joyce Griffin Escalante Second Ward Temple and Family History Consultant

Craig Sorenson Escalante Second Temple and Family History Ward Consultant

Lana Christian Escalante Second Temple and Family History Ward Consultant