History Contacts

Limestone County Archives

The Limestone County Archives is the official repository for historic Limestone County records. The collection includes government records dating to 1818 produced by the Probate Court, Circuit Court, Revenue Commission, County Commission, Board of Education and Board of Registrars, and non-government records including personal family histories, photographs of Limestone County people, places, and events, and microfilmed newspapers. Search and browse records at www.limestonearchives.com. The Archives is located at 102 W. Washington St. in Athens, and can be reached at 256-233-6404 or archives@limestonecounty-al.gov.

A support group called the Friends of the Archives focuses on maintaining a small library and collecting material pertaining to Limestone County. They also are the publishing arm of the archives. Visit their site at www.facebook.com/friendsofthearchives.

Athens Limestone Public Library

603 south Jefferson Street
Phone (256) 232-1233
http://www.alcpl.org

Library Director

Jennifer Baxter

jbaxter@alcpl.org

Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives

Museum & archive devoted to US military history, with tours led by veterans.
 114 Pryor St W, Athens, AL 35611:

TELEPHONE 256-771-7578

EMAILinfo@alabamaveteransmuseum.com