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Limestone County Alabama Archives


About Limestone County Alabama Archives

Category: Point of Interest
Type: Museum


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Limestone County Alabama Archives is a Museum located in Limestone County, which is in the geographic Greater Huntsville Area in Northern Alabama. It is a Point of Interest in Athens. Limestone County Alabama Archives is located at 102 W Washington Street, Athens, AL 35612-0658, in zip code 35612, with the nearest city/town being Athens.

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About the Limestone County Archives

The Limestone County Archives serves as the official repository for county government records and historical documents since its establishment in 1980. Housed in the restored 1905 L&N Depot at 10 W Washington Street, Athens, AL, the Archives preserves records dating back to the county’s founding in 1818, safeguarding legal deeds, court filings, probate records, and more.

What Exhibits & Collections does Limestone County Archives have?

The archives house more than 6,000 volumes of official records—including deeds, wills, court documents, tax rolls, marriage registers, and voter lists. Beyond government records, the collections include genealogical files, vintage photographs, newspapers on microfilm, and family history materials compiled by the county’s Friends of the Archives organization.

What is Limestone County Archives known for?

The Archives is renowned for its extensive government archives and public access to one of north Alabama’s most comprehensive digital catalogues. Its key distinction is preserving two centuries of legal, civic, and personal historical documentation, including an indexed online portal and dedicated support via the Friends of the Archives.

Does Limestone County Archives offer Community & Education focused programs?

Yes. The Archives provides public access to records, offers guided instruction on archival research, and supports quarterly meetings held by the Friends of the Archives. It also partners in cemetery restoration projects and historical marker programs, and offers researchers both in-person consultation and digital access.

What are Limestone County Archives Hours and Admissions?

  • Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; closed on weekends and county holidays.
  • Admission: Free to the public. Copies of records are available by request: standard document fees apply (e.g., $1 per page, photo reproduction rates vary).

Where can I learn more about Limestone County Archives?

The Archives is located at 102 W Washington Street, Athens, AL 35611. For information or assistance, call (256) 233‑6404 or visit the Archives page on the Limestone County website at limestonecounty-al.gov/archives.


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