La Plata County, Colorado Genealogy

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Parent County
1874--La Plata County was created 10 February 1874 from Conejos and Lake Counties. County seat: Durango

Populated Places
La Plata County includes three incorporated cities: Durango (the county seat), Bayfield, and Ignacio

Neighboring Counties
Archuleta, Hinsdale, San Juan, Delores and Montezuma

Church
LDS Ward and Branch Records


 * Allison
 * Durango
 * Kline
 * Pine River
 * Redmesa

Court
An Index of the WPA Employment Case Files between 1935 and 1942 was compiled from the official record of the Colorado Department of Public Welfare, La Plata County Office. The information contained in the record generally shows:


 * Name of the applicant
 * Date of the filing
 * Case number
 * Name(s) and location of next of kin
 * Date applicant accepted for employment
 * Military service dates
 * General work experience record and qualifications.

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog