Missouri Genealogy & LDS Family History Centers

Missouri residents have joined the popular hobby of tracing their family histories, but many do not where to begin the search for their origins. The best resource for genealogy research is one of the many Missouri family history centers located throughout the state. As branches of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, these facilities offer access to a similar range of resources as the largest genealogy library in the world. From microfilm and print materials to the latest in computer software, you can have all of your questions answered with the information you find at these centers. Hours vary from location to location, so call before visiting.

If you have any questions or comments about family history centers, please send a message to fhc@archives.com

.

Kansas City Stake FHC
1415 S 19th St
Blue Springs, Missouri 64015
(816) 228-3835
9a-3p & 6p-9p Tues & Thur. 9a-12p Sat.

Columbia Missouri Stake
4708 Highlands Pkwy
Columbia, Missouri 65203
(573) 443-2048
T,W,Th 10-4; S 1-5

Excelsior Springs Ward Meetinghouse Family History Center
Rte 0, 1/2 Mi S of Hwy 10
Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024
(816) 637-8383
Tue 10am-2pm, Wed 6:30-9:30pm, Thu 10am-2pm, 6pm-9pm, Sat 1pm-6pm

Church of Jesus Christ
709 Henry St
Farmington, Missouri 63640
(573) 756-6521
Tues, Wed, Thurs

Saint Louis Family History Center
10445 Clayton Rd
Frontenac, Missouri 63131
(314) 933-2328
Mon-Sat:9AM-1PM, Tue-Thur:7-10PM

St Louis Missouri North - Hazelwood
6386 Howdershell
Hazelwood, Missouri 63042
(314) 731-5373
T 10am-1pm, 6:30pm-9:30pm; W, Th 10am-1pm, 6:30pm-9pm; F 10am-1pm; Sun 3:30pm-6:30pm members only
Notes: Check http://www.familysearch.org/Search/searchfhc2.asp for updated information

Independence Family History Center
705 W Walnut
Independence, Missouri 64050
(816) 461-0245

Joplin MO Family History Center
22nd & Indiana
Joplin, Missouri 64803
(417) 623-6506
9am-6pm Tue, Wed Thu

Maryville Missouri Family History Center
1721 S Munn
Maryville, Missouri 64468
(660) 582-8536
Tue 7pm - 10pm Wed 10a -3p Thur 10a - 3p
Notes: lst Church South of the High School

Moberly Missouri Family History Center
Hwy 24 E & Jones Ln
Moberly, Missouri 65270
(816) 263-5829
Wed 10a-2p 6:30p-9p Thurs 6:30-9p Fri 10a-2p

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Hwy 37 & Circle Dr
Monett, Missouri 65708
(417) 235-5147
Call for hours

Nevada MO Family History Center
1101 N Olive
Nevada, Missouri 64772
(417) 667-2781
Wed 6p-8p; All other days by appt

Springfield Family History Center
1357 S Ingram Mill Rd
Springfield, Missouri 65804
(417) 887-8229
10-9 Tues., Wed., Thur. 10-5 Fri

Tipton Missouri Family History Center
Hwy 5, 3 Mi S of Tipton, MO
Tipton, Missouri 65081
(660) 433-5872
T 10-6 W 6-9pm TH 10-6

Powell Memorial Library
951 W College St
Troy, Missouri 63379
(314) 528-7853
8AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri
Notes: Has info for Lincoln & Pike counties of Missouri, as well as other counties. Also has lists of all cemetaries in Lincoln co. and who is buried where. Also has census records for certain years.

Washington Missouri Family History Center
110 E 14th St
Washington, Missouri 63090
(314) 239-7718
Tu & Th 9am-8:30pm; Wed 6pm-8:30pm; Sat 9am-3pm; Sun 1pm-3pm

Missouri Genealogy Resources

Missouri has large genealogical collections at every level, from public libraries to state and federal archives. Microfilm Holdings Guides and Topical Guides for Missouri can be found at the Midwest Genealogy Center under the heading Resources for Genealogy and Family History. Aside from genealogical collections, there are other repositories with research facilities that might assist you in learning more about your ancestor's life. One such entity is National World War I Museum in Kansas City.

Bureau of Vital Records
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
930 Wildwood, P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
573-751-6378
Website

The State Historical Society of Missouri
1020 Lowry Street
Columbia, Missouri 65201
573-882-1187
Website

MidWest Genealogy Center
3440 S. Lee's Summit Road
Independence, MO 64055-1923
816-252-7228
Website

Missouri State Genealogical Association
P.O. Box 833
Columbia, MO 65205-0833
Website

Missouri State Archives
600 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-751-4936
Website

Missouri State Library
600 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-751-4936
Website

National Archives-Central Plains Region
400 West Pershing Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-268-8000
Website

The Black Archives of Mid-America
2033 Vine
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-701-3590
Website

Presbyterian Church in America Historical Center
12330 Conway Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
314-469-9077
Website

Missouri Genealogy Websites

Linkpendium-Missouri

Missouri USGenWeb

Cyndi's List-Missouri

FamilySearch Wiki-Missouri

Put the knowledge you're learning to good use by signing up for a free trial
account and begin tracing your family history today.

Start 7-Day Free Trial »