Canon City Colorado Family History Center

The FamilySearch Center in Canon City serves Fremont County, Colorado, inluding the neighboring towns of Florence and Penrose.

Center Contacts and Hours
Location and Map


 * Location on Map


 * 1435 Elm St., Canon City, CO 81212-4469 United States
 * The large free parking lot is on the north side of the building. Entrance to the Center is through the North door of the building. Turn right upon entering the building.

Phone: 719-276-3038

E-mail: CO_CanonCity@ldsmail.net

FHC Director: Kenneth R. Orchard - 1 719-275-4749-1 719-334-3375

Open Hours:


 * Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00 pm.
 * Friday and Saturday: By appointment

Holiday Schedule:


 * Closed the weeks of Christmas and New Years

Blog: Canon City Family History Blog

Personnel
Directors: Kenneth and Lureen Orchard

Assistant Director: Becky Jamison

Staff: 20 trained Consultants are on the staff to assist our patrons.

Upcoming Events:

 * Consultant Training, Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 pm.

Collections

 * Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
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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

 * 9 computer and printer stations
 * 1 microfilm reader
 * 1 microfiche reader
 * 1 digital computer/scanner/printer
 * 1 copy machine
 * Internet access for laptops

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
Museum and Local History


 * Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center, 612 Royal Gorge Blvd, Canon City, CO 81212, 719-269-9036

Libraries


 * Canon City Public Library, 516 Macon Ave, Canon City, CO 81212, 719-269-9020
 * Penrose Public Library, 35 7th Ave, Penrose, CO 81240, 719-372-6017
 * John C. Fremont Library, 130 Church Ave, Florence, CO 81226, 719-784-4649

County Records


 * Fremont County Administration Building, 615 Macon Ave, Canon City, CO 81212, 719-276-7310

Cemeteries


 * Lakeside Cemetery, 1525 S. 9th St, Canon City, CO 81212, 719-269-9024
 * Mountain Vale Memorial Park, 1700 Chestnut St, Canon City, CO 81212, 719-275-7444
 * Greenwood Pioneer Cemetery, South 1st Street, Canon City, CO 81212
 * IOOF Cemetery, South 1st Street, Canon City, CO 81212

Links

 * Fremont County, CO Wiki Page

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