County historical societies maintain collections of local history materials spanning the entire county, including records from communities and townships that may not have their own dedicated historical organizations. There are 5 Historical Society locations in Kern County, California.

County residents seeking genealogical records, historical photographs, or documentation of local landmarks should contact the county historical society, which often holds materials from smaller communities throughout the county.

List of Kern County, California Historical Society

Delano Historical Society

View Details Call Now (661) 725-6730

Delano Historical Society

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Golden Empire Historical Society

View Details Call Now (661) 325-2595

Golden Empire Historical Society

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The Upper Mojave Desert The Historical Society

View Details Call Now (760) 375-8456

The Upper Mojave Desert The Historical Society

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Wasco Historical Society

View Details Call Now (661) 758-8948

Wasco Historical Society

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Ridge Route Communities Museum & Historical Society

View Details Call Now (661) 245-7747

Ridge Route Communities Museum & Historical Society

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Residents of Kern County can visit the county historical society to access genealogical records, historical photographs, newspaper archives, and local history collections. Many organizations also offer scanning or photocopying services for a nominal fee.

You may also find Historical Society locations in neighboring counties including Kern.