Genealogy & Local History

One of the responsibilities of the Preble County District Library is to maintain community records and genealogy. Please choose any of our locally maintained resources or explore a list of valuable databases our team has carefully curated for you. If you have questions about any of these databases, please contact our staff.

Preble County Records Online (Static)

More Preble County Records Online (Growing)

Miami Valley Index

In House Collections

Preble Historical Building Inventory

Surname List Family Folders

Surname List Family Books

Camden Archives

Preble County Local History and Genealogy Room – 450 S. Barron Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320

The mission of the Preble County Local History and Genealogy Room is to provide genealogical and historical resources and various related services to our patrons. We connect the present to the past through the use of books and other media of genealogical and historical interest. The collection includes information about Preble County, its contiguous counties and those areas of migration to and from this area as space and finances permit.

Phone: 937-456-4250 | Fax: 937-456-6092  |  Email: pcroom@preblelibrary.org

Monday & Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm



Recommended ResourcesThe following resources are paid for by the Preble
County Library for our patrons to utilize.

Preble County Resources​

Ohio Resources​

Ohio Counties Resources​

United States Resources​

General Resources​