{"id":5199,"date":"2021-03-25T18:45:26","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T18:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/?p=5199"},"modified":"2021-03-25T18:45:26","modified_gmt":"2021-03-25T18:45:26","slug":"librarys-historygeo-launch-aids-genealogical-and-local-history-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dclblog.org\/press\/librarys-historygeo-launch-aids-genealogical-and-local-history-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Library\u2019s HistoryGeo Launch Aids Genealogical and Local History Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For immediate release: March 24, 2021<\/p>\n<p>The Archives &amp; Local History department at Douglas County Libraries (DCL) is excited to launch HistoryGeo, an interactive database for mapping land patent recipients, Douglas County historic sites, and other resources that can aid genealogical and local history research. HistoryGeo is conveniently available to customers remotely as well as from any DCL location with the use of a library card.<\/p>\n<p>Through HistoryGeo, users can search by surnames, geographical features, place names, or latitude and longitude. Search results are displayed on interactive maps with modern street overlays, and results are linked to Bureau of Land Management records, Google maps, and DCL Archives &amp; Local History materials. A growing list of local history markers are available to aid research into Douglas County historical sites.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcl.org\/research\/all-databases\/\">DCL.org\/research\/all-databases<\/a> to connect to this unique and free resource.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, call DCL\u2019s Archives &amp; Local History department at (303) 688-7730 or email <a href=\"mailto:localhistory@dclibraries.org\">localhistory@dclibraries.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.<\/p>\n<style>#jtg-5195 .modula-item .jtg-social a, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a{ color: #ffffff }#jtg-5195 .modula-item .jtg-social svg, .lightbox-socials.jtg-social svg { height: 16px; width: 16px }#jtg-5195 .modula-item .jtg-social a:not(:last-child), .lightbox-socials.jtg-social a:not(:last-child) { margin-right: 10px }#jtg-5195 .modula-item .figc {color:#000000;}#jtg-5195 .modula-item .modula-item-content { transform: scale(1) }#jtg-5195 { width:100%;}#jtg-5195 .modula-items{height:300px;}@media screen and (max-width: 992px) {#jtg-5195 .modula-items{height:300px;}}@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {#jtg-5195 .modula-items{height:300px;}}#jtg-5195 .modula-items .figc p.description { font-size:16px; }#jtg-5195 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#000000;}#jtg-5195.modula-gallery .modula-item > a, #jtg-5195.modula-gallery .modula-item, #jtg-5195.modula-gallery .modula-item-content > a:not(.modula-no-follow) { cursor:zoom-in; } #jtg-5195.modula-gallery .modula-item-content .modula-no-follow { cursor: default; } @media screen and (max-width:480px){#jtg-5195 .modula-item .figc .jtg-title {  font-size: 12px; }#jtg-5195 .modula-items .figc p.description { color:#000000;font-size:14px; }}<\/style>\n<!-- Gallery Container -->\r\n<div  id=\"jtg-5195\" class=\"modula modula-gallery modula-creative-gallery\" data-config=\"{&quot;height&quot;:300,&quot;tabletHeight&quot;:300,&quot;mobileHeight&quot;:300,&quot;desktopHeight&quot;:300,&quot;enableTwitter&quot;:false,&quot;enableWhatsapp&quot;:false,&quot;enableFacebook&quot;:false,&quot;enablePinterest&quot;:false,&quot;enableLinkedin&quot;:false,&quot;enableEmail&quot;:false,&quot;randomFactor&quot;:0.5,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;creative-gallery&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:12,&quot;gutter&quot;:3,&quot;mobileGutter&quot;:3,&quot;tabletGutter&quot;:3,&quot;desktopGutter&quot;:3,&quot;enableResponsive&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;tabletColumns&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;mobileColumns&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;lightboxOpts&quot;:{&quot;loop&quot;:false,&quot;arrows&quot;:true,&quot;toolbar&quot;:true,&quot;keyboard&quot;:false,&quot;wheel&quot;:false,&quot;buttons&quot;:[&quot;close&quot;],&quot;hash&quot;:false,&quot;lang&quot;:&quot;en&quot;,&quot;touch&quot;:false,&quot;protect&quot;:false,&quot;i18n&quot;:{&quot;en&quot;:{&quot;CLOSE&quot;:&quot;Close&quot;,&quot;NEXT&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;PREV&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;Error&quot;:&quot;The requested content cannot be loaded. 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