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Genealogical Collections | Washington County Public Library

418 Washington Street, Marietta, OH 45750

Designated Parking|Full Wheelchair Access.
Eligibility
Washington County residents.
Required documents

Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Application process
Walk-ins; If you need assistance researching your family history or finding information held in the collection, including obituaries and articles, please email the Archives at [email protected] or call 740-376-2172.
Fees
Please include your mailing address when sending requests for copies. All requests for copies of obituaries, articles, etc., from the Local History and Genealogy Archives are $2.00 per page.
Service area
Washington County, Ohio
The Local History and Genealogy Archives has an extensive collection of books, CDs, microfilm and clippings that are of special interest to those interested in researching their family histories. Though primarily focused on the history of Washington County, the collection also contains resources spanning the nation and parts of Europe. All materials in the Archives are non-circulating and must be used within the building. A photocopy machine is available for print material. Copies of microfilm pages can be made from the microfilm readers. The Archives also has public access computers and free wi-fi.
Last assured
03/12/2025
Providing organization
Washington County Public Library
Public Library main offices.