Garrett

Local History

Local History Highlights

The library collects and maintains local history material relating to cities, counties, family history and genealogy, individuals, and historical organizations. The material is in a variety of formats including books, maps, photographs, pamphlets, microfilm, loose-leaf files, and realia. A popular source of information for the city of Garrett is The Garrett Clipper, a local newspaper that includes obituaries that may be located by date. Donations of local history materials are welcomed and accepted. Please contact the library for a copy of the Library's gift policy.

Online Resources

• Garrett Public Library Obituary Database
  This database contains scanned images of obituaries that appeared in past issues of The Garrett Clipper. Users can search by first name, last name, or date of death. This database is a work in progress; there are many more entries to come.\
• Local History Database
  
Aids patrons interested in accessing Garrett Public Library’s collection of maps, photographs, books, files, and miscellaneous items detailing the history of Garrett and surrounding communities. The database describes each item and shows its location within the library.