Christian County Genealogical Society

The Genealogical Society is a research area where you can find history on your family background, computers, microfilm and microfiche, books and a copy machine, we can also do research that’s limited on your family for a donation.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
Winter - Sat: 11am-4pm Summer (Apr.-Dec.) - Weds-Sat: 10am-4pm Su: 1pm-4pm
Phone
217-287-7719
Email
[email protected]
Map
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