Platte City Missouri FamilySearch Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  Location Map

Address:  2700 Ensign Drive Platte City, MO 64079


 * Located on the north side of building. Single door to the right of the double doors at the top of the stairs.


 * Language: English

Phone:  816-858-7551

E-mail: MO_PlatteCity@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours: 


 * Tuesday: 6:30pm - 8:00 pm
 * Wednesday:  6:30pm - 8:00pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am - 2:00pm and 6:30pm - 8:00pm


 * NOTE: In case of inclement weather, please call the FAMILY HISTORY CENTER at 816-858-7551 BEFORE you come to make sure the center is open.

Holiday Schedule:

Closed all major holidays.

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog: This center may have various microfilms available through the FamilySearch Catalog.

Databases and Software

 * FHC Portal This center has free access through the Family History Center Portal page to premium family history software and subscription websites.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 4 computer workstations with printer, microfilm readers/copier, microfiche readers and letter size scanner and copier.

Staff Research Specialties
Get help with Family Search, Family Tree and Indexing.

Creative searching techniques

Online research

Resources in the Local Area
National Archives - Kansas City, Missouri  https://www.archives.gov/kansas-city/

Mid-Continent Genealogical Library - Independence, Missouri  http://www.mymcpl.org/genealogy

World War I Museum  https://www.theworldwar.org/

Links
Missouri Digital Heritage- www.sos.mo.gov/mdh/

USGen - usgenweb.org/

The State Historical Society of Missouri - shs.umsystem.edu/index.shtml

Missouri State Genealogical Association - www.mosga.org/

Census Finder - www.censusfinder.com/

Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.