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.
 * Limited re-opening beginning the week of October 3, 2021 by appointment only.
 * Offering phone consultations, specific record look-ups, very limited in-person Center visits.
 * No Walk-ins.


 * Language:English

Phone: 270-321-1001

E-mail: KY_BowlingGreen@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

Appointments must be made by the Sunday preceding the appointment by the e-mail above.

You will be contacted after your request for an appointment with a confirmation or answer to your request.

Appointments may be made:


 * Wednesday: 10 am-6 pm;
 * Thursday: 10 am-2 pm;
 * Friday: 9 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 4 pm;
 * Other times by appointment. All in-person appointments will be at the discretion of the Center.

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.

Center Services

 * During the COVID pandemic we will be offering limited look-up services for specific records and/or phone help in obtaining these records.

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.