Columbus Nebraska Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map: Location on Google Map

Address: 4400 33rd St Columbus, NE 68601
 * Located at the southeast corner of the building.


 * Language: English

Phone: 1-402-564-6896

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

'''Open Hours:


 * 2nd Wednesday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
 * 2nd and 4th Sunday: 1:30pm - 4:00 pm
 * or by appointment: 402-317-9616

Holiday Schedule: 

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Closed 1st weekend in Apr/Oct for General Conference.

Collections

 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.


 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.


 * Book Collection: --

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

 * Computers, Microfilm Reader, Printer

Resources in the Local Area
Local resources include the Platte County Courthouse located in downtown Columbus, the local public Columbus Library and the local genealogy society, the Platte Valley Kin Seekers. See links below.

Links

 * 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.

Columbus,Nebraska

Columbus Genealogy

Columbus library

Platte Valley Kin Seekers

Volunteer at the Center
Please contact this family history center for more information on volunteer work.