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.
 * Enter through the door facing Cave Mill by ringing the buzzer to the upper left of the door during scheduled hours. A staff member will meet you at the door.


 * Language:English

Phone: 270-321-1001

E-mail: KY_BowlingGreen@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours: Beginning 21 June 2022.

'''Special Situation Closings: The Center will be closed August 31, 2022 from 12:30-4 pm only. We will be open on August 31 from 9 am to 12:30 pm and from 6:30 pm until 8 pm.'''
 * Thursday: 10 am-2pm.
 * Wednesday: 9 am-4 pm; 6:30-8 pm.
 * Other times by appointment. To make an appointment outside of scheduled hours or with a specific staff member, contact the Center by phone during scheduled hours or send an e-mail to the listed e-mail address.

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, microfilm readers, and 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.Their Kentucky Library is a special collections library with local and state historical and genealogical materials. Check their on-line resources.

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.