The Kenton County Public Library's Local History & Genealogy Department houses one of the largest collections of history resources in Kentucky. Department Resources Include Art exhibit featuring Frank Duveneck, Dixie Selden and other local artists Atlases and maps Biographies and personal papers Cemetery records Church records City and county records City directories Extensive microfilm collection Family and local history files Funeral home records Kentucky federal census records Local newspapers Military records Naturalization records Property records Robust historical book collection Specialized skilled staff Tax records Vital statistics Will indexes
You can also access the following databases and digital collections: American Slave Narratives Ancestry Library Edition Black historical newspaper collection* Cincinnati and Kentucky Post* Cincinnati Enquirer* Digital atlases and maps Faces & Places: NKY Photograph Database FindMyPast Fold3* GeNKY (NKY Genealogy Index) HeritageQuest Online* MyHeritage* NewspaperArchive* Newspapers.com world edition* *KCPL card needed to search from home. Must be used at a KCPL location.
Online Resourses
Visit kentonlibrary.org/genealogy for online resources that allow you to: Learn how to begin your research. Read biographies of Covington natives. Learn about Northern Kentucky communities. Watch programs on topics of historical significance in Northern Kentucky. Access finding aids to our archival collections. Access the guide to understanding the department’s collection.
Donations The Local History and Genealogy Department accepts historical photos, documents, research and more. Contact the department (or stop by to visit) with questions about your donation. Located at the library’s Covington Branch 502 Scott Boulevard Covington, KY 41011
Schedule an appointment for one-on-one genealogy or local history research assistance. Specialized staff will help you with research suggestions, resources and more. Call 859-962-4070 or email history@kentonlibrary.org. Meetings are available in person, over the phone or virtually. Visit kentonlibrary.org/genealogy to learn more about available resources. Access to online resources can also be conducted at the library’s other branch locations.
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