Jefferson County IL Historical Society in Jefferson County, Illinois

This historical society preserves and provides access to local historical records, photographs, and artifacts that document the community's past. Jefferson County IL Historical Society is located at 1411 North 27th Street, Mount Vernon, IL. Researchers should contact the society in advance to schedule a visit, discuss their topic, and confirm whether the specific records they need are available in the on-site collection.

About Jefferson County IL Historical Society

The Jefferson County IL Historical Society, located in Mount Vernon, IL, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of Mount Vernon. The Historical Society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and personal stories, the Historical Society conducts research into local Jefferson County families and businesses, which they present to the public through exhibits. The Historical Society also provides public historical records.

• Genealogical research assistance and accessing family history records
• Historical archive hours, research appointments, and collection access
• Donating documents, photographs, or artifacts to the historical collection
• Historic property preservation assistance and landmark designation inquiries