McMinn Historical Society in McMinn County, Tennessee

This historical society preserves and provides access to local historical records, photographs, and artifacts that document the community's past. McMinn Historical Society is located at 6 East Madison Avenue, Athens, TN. 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 McMinn Historical Society

The McMinn Historical Society, located in Athens, TN, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of Athens. 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 McMinn 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