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 15 Historical Society locations in Pierce County, Washington.
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 Pierce County, Washington Historical Society
Foothills Historical Society
Anderson Island Historical Society
Lakewood Washington Historical Society
Tacoma Historical Society
Washington State Historical Society
South Hill Historical Society
The Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society
Fife Historical Society
Fox Island Historical Society
Spanaway Historical Society
The Prairie House Museum & Spanaway Historical Society
Tacoma Washington State Historical Society
Gig Harbor Peninsula Historical Society
Points Northeast Historical Society
Tacoma Chapter National Railway Historical Society
Residents of Pierce 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 Pierce, Thurston, Mason.