HELPFUL LINKS
Livingston County Public Library
The Livingston County Library has many books on the history of the County. Their Facebook page contains information about events and what is happening in the schools and the communities.
Kentucky Historical Society
Online Catalog and Research Tools, Library Research Services.
Mantle Rock & Trail of Tears
At Mantle Rock, over 1,000 Cherokee on the "Trail of Tears" spent approximately two weeks waiting for the Ohio River to thaw and become passable.
Livingston County Tourism
Contains news and events, history, places to stay, dine, and visit in Livingston County.
Crittenden County Historical Museum
Hundreds of historical items on display. Section containing books, and other materials available for research.
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation
The north entrance to the 170,000 acre park is located in Livingston County. Step back in time at the Homeplace, see elk, bison, hike, camp and enjoy the outdoors.
Find A Grave
Contains millions of cemetery records.
Family Search
A large database of genealogical records.
National Archives
The National Archives and Records Administration, a government agency that preserves documents and materials.
Library of Congress
Listed as the largest library in the world.
Census Bureau
The first census was taken in 1790 and is taken every ten years.
Kentucky GenWeb
Online Kentucky Genealogy resources.
Genealogy Consultation
We can assist you with research on your family tree. In many cases, we are able to find information on your ancestors who lived in the county. We have limited “lookup” capabilities for those needing information on their families. Our services are provided by volunteers who will provide as much information as possible. They will also attempt to provide you with a path to follow to continue your search. These services are free for the first hour, then $25 thereafter for non members. Research is free for members of the LCHGS. Visitors to the Society can research our collection of published volumes including but not limited to: Court Records, Birth, Death and Cemetery Records of Livingston County. We also have an extensive obituary collection as well as Surname files of families as well as communities, churches, and schools.
Library
We have a library containing books about Livingston County history, family histories, and other documents. Several are available for purchase.
Cemetery Information
We have documentation on many cemeteries in the county. This includes the large cemeteries located at major churches as well as forgotten cemteries located on private property.
