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History
Research Library
Research Library
Chisago County
Historical Society
P.O. Box 146
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Telephone: 651-257-5310
Email address:
chisagohistory@frontiernet.net
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Historical Society
P.O. Box 146
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Telephone: 651-257-5310
Email address:
chisagohistory@frontiernet.net
__________________________
Browse the indices of our
library resource materials
by clicking any of the
buttons to the right.
These are dowonloadable PDF documents you can view in Adobe Reader. Be aware some indexes are 15-Mb and may require a minute or two before they appear on your computer. Hover you mouse over a button and it will reveal the approx- imate file size.
Each index can be quickly searched for keywords or phrases when using the "Find" function within Adobe Reader (Ctrl+F).
You can call the historial society and have a copy of any biographic sketch sent to you via email or USPS. There is a $5 fee for this service.
Please be aware some indexes are not yet available online. We are working to add these as soon as they are compiled and completed.
We can now accept credit cards or PayPal via telephone for any of our research services.
These are dowonloadable PDF documents you can view in Adobe Reader. Be aware some indexes are 15-Mb and may require a minute or two before they appear on your computer. Hover you mouse over a button and it will reveal the approx- imate file size.
Each index can be quickly searched for keywords or phrases when using the "Find" function within Adobe Reader (Ctrl+F).
You can call the historial society and have a copy of any biographic sketch sent to you via email or USPS. There is a $5 fee for this service.
Please be aware some indexes are not yet available online. We are working to add these as soon as they are compiled and completed.
We can now accept credit cards or PayPal via telephone for any of our research services.
Chisago County Historical Society
Preserving and sharing history... everyday!
Preserving and sharing history... everyday!
Location:
Our History Research Library is located in a late 1880's Queen Anne style house at 13112 Third Avene North. The building is located a few blocks northeast of downtown Lindstrom, MN. Click here for a map.
Facility:
Our building has one meeting room that will accommodate small groups. The facility is available for use by school groups and other educational programs. Free off-street parking and WiFi access are available.
Our History Research Library is located in a late 1880's Queen Anne style house at 13112 Third Avene North. The building is located a few blocks northeast of downtown Lindstrom, MN. Click here for a map.
Facility:
Our building has one meeting room that will accommodate small groups. The facility is available for use by school groups and other educational programs. Free off-street parking and WiFi access are available.
Cemetery records:
One of our most popular research resources has been the book Burials in Chisago County compiled by Earl W. Leaf in 1994. It is a listing of all known burials and deaths in Chisago County up to that time. This extensive work was created from physical cemetery audits, transcriptions, county death records, and obituaries.
The information from this resource is now posted on the Find-A-Grave website. New data is being added daily. You can submit updates or corrections for any memorial record. Visit our Cemeteries webpage for more information about this project.
Online "People" Indexes:
The "People" indexes are from the latest 7-volume work by Earl W. Leaf, The People of Chisago County (19th Century). This work is fully indexed and is being digitized and brought online. In additon to the main surname index, there are indexes of veterans, married couples, newspaper references, and "hired hands" found working on farmsteads.
Additional research help:
For extensive research projects we can refer you to a number of professional genealogists who are local specialists in this area.
One of our most popular research resources has been the book Burials in Chisago County compiled by Earl W. Leaf in 1994. It is a listing of all known burials and deaths in Chisago County up to that time. This extensive work was created from physical cemetery audits, transcriptions, county death records, and obituaries.
The information from this resource is now posted on the Find-A-Grave website. New data is being added daily. You can submit updates or corrections for any memorial record. Visit our Cemeteries webpage for more information about this project.
Online "People" Indexes:
The "People" indexes are from the latest 7-volume work by Earl W. Leaf, The People of Chisago County (19th Century). This work is fully indexed and is being digitized and brought online. In additon to the main surname index, there are indexes of veterans, married couples, newspaper references, and "hired hands" found working on farmsteads.
Additional research help:
For extensive research projects we can refer you to a number of professional genealogists who are local specialists in this area.
Our Facebook group:
Our Facebook group allows us to expand our ability to support your research inquiries. When you join, your messages will reach other people who share a common interest in our local events and history.
Our Facebook group allows us to expand our ability to support your research inquiries. When you join, your messages will reach other people who share a common interest in our local events and history.
History Research Library hours:
Mon - 1 pm to 6 pm for walk-in service
Tue - by appointment
Wed - by appointment
Thu - 9 am to 2 pm for walk-in service
Fri - closed
Sat - closed
Sun - by appointment
Please call 651-257-5310 to schedule an appointment. If you get our voice mail, be sure to leave your name, a telephone number and your preferred appointment date/time. You will receive a return call to confirm or reschedule, if necessary.
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Research requests may be submitted to the historical society via email.
Please include your USPS mailing address and telephone number as part of your message.
Mon - 1 pm to 6 pm for walk-in service
Tue - by appointment
Wed - by appointment
Thu - 9 am to 2 pm for walk-in service
Fri - closed
Sat - closed
Sun - by appointment
Please call 651-257-5310 to schedule an appointment. If you get our voice mail, be sure to leave your name, a telephone number and your preferred appointment date/time. You will receive a return call to confirm or reschedule, if necessary.
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Research requests may be submitted to the historical society via email.
Please include your USPS mailing address and telephone number as part of your message.