Mary Miller Smiser Heritage Library Built in 1982 to house and protect the collections begun by Mary Miller Smiser and a strong corps of volunteers* on a shoestring budget, the library now has modern facilities (including web access) for genealogical research and study of the county’s rich history and people. The archives of county government are also accessible here. * Volunteers are very welcome.
CURRENT WINTER HOURS TUESDAY AND SATURDAY 1-4 PM
APPOINTMENTS FOR RESEARCH CAN BE MADE BY EMAIL
Photo collection on this page courtesy of Joyce Simmons- Dorrell
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Collections — Included in our research library are newspapers, county records, family files, maps, school yearbooks, tax records, probate files and many other resources for researchers who are discovering their family history or the history of the region. This is not a lending library, but it is often possible to make photocopies (or digital photos) of the original source. Databases – among the information compiled by the volunteers of the JCHS are: Warrensburg Residence Database; Warrensburg Business Database; Index of Plat maps from 1877 and 1898; Obituaries Research Procedures – Members (details for joining below) have free and unlimited use of our facilities for research with the assistance of our trained volunteers. ◦Non-members visiting during our open hours pay a usage fee of $5 per afternoon. ◦Copies are $1.00. Color photos are higher. ◦If unable to visit our library, research requests are welcome. Each information item searched is $10, which must be paid before our volunteers begin the search. To contact our volunteers email to: curator@jocomohistory.org or use regular mail if you prefer.
CURRENT WINTER HOURS : Tuesday and Saturday 1pm-4pm
To Contact us: email: curator@jocomohistory.org Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/jocomohistory – frequent new pictures & articles. Postal address: 302 N. Main, Warrensburg, MO, 64093 Phone: 660-747-6480
Johnson County (MO) Historical Society 
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