Researching in Nevada County

Research by email

Our NCHS volunteers can perform research for you. We charge $20 per hour to perform research for you at the two facilities shown below. Photocopies and postage billed at cost. Send your request by email to info@nevadacountyhistory.org. Be specific as to which kind of records to search, time limit on research, and specific subject. We will respond with an estimate by return email.

Researching in Person

Two excellent historical research libraries in Nevada City:

1. Searls Historical Library

Operated by the Nevada County Historical Society: an archive of original historical documents and photos made accessible by a comprehensive card index. You will be assisted by volunteers.Photocopies $.50 each.

214 Church Street (across from Nevada County Courthouse
Nevada City, CA 95959

Open Mon - Sat 1pm-4pm
(530) 265-5910

2. Doris Foley Library for Historical Research

Operated by the Nevada County Library: Newspapers on microfilm, cemetery and mortuary indexes, naturalizations, court records, tax records, property records on microfilm, mining collection, directories, local histories and much more. Staff available to assist.Photocopies $0.15 each--computer printouts $0.25 ea.

211 N. Pine Street (also across from Nevada County Courthouse
Nevada City, CA 95959

Open Mon,Tue and Fri 10am-4pm
(530) 265-4606

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