300 E Locust in Union
Franklin County Historical Society
"They do amazing things to preserve history, but amazing things take amazing donations."
Open 1st Wed and 2nd/4th Sat Mar-Nov at 300 E Locust St in Union
​Contact Us: 636.583.3247​ Text: 636.283.8353
Research and Resources
Need help with specific research? The Franklin County Historical Society can help with that.
Research Requests $25/hour for the first hour, $15/hour after that. Call or email today!
All proceeds go toward operating expenses and our building fund.
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Volunteers are paid in six figures... S‑M‑I‑L‑E‑S. ~Gayla LeMaire
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Looking for something different to do? Scavenger Hunts by Let’s Roam
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Helpful Resources for Research
County Information:​
- Marriage Records
- Land Records 1915 to Present
- Land Records 1819 to 1914 (pay site)
- County Cemeteries (Find A Grave)
- National Register of Historical Places
State Information:​
- Death Certificates
- Midwest Genealogy Center
- List of Historical Societies in MO
- Century Farm Application
- Missouri Champion Tree Program
- Missouri "Caves in HIstory and Legend" Video by H Dwight Weaver
National Information:​
- FindAGrave
- Request Military Records
- National Genealogical Society
- Daughters of the American Revolution
- Slave Schedule information
- Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
- Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
- Chronicling America Library of Congress
Local Links:
- Washington Historical Society
- St. Clair Historical Museum
- Meramec Valley (Pacific area) Historical Society
- New Haven Preservation Society
- Phoebe Apperson Heart Hist. Soc. Email
- Friends of Old Bethel (Labadie) Email
- 1982 Flood Video by Ken Allen
- County Courthouse History in Pictures
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Authors/Books:​
- Ross Malone
- Charles Vandegriffe
- Elaine Warner's Remarkable Missouri Women
-How to Archive Family Keepsakes
- Wayne Winchester- Jensen's Point
- Ken Zimmerman Jr The Union Missouri Bank Robbery
_DeWayne Landwehr Smoke on the Whiteadder
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Affiliate Links That Support the Historical Society
By clicking on the provided links and making purchases, patrons can financially support the Franklin County Historical Society through its partnerships with specific companies.
