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Other places to look for Humboldt County History

Humboldt County history is preserved in several locations around the county. Some organizations have specific materials or rules about accessing their materials. If you will be visiting the area, contact the organization to find out about these and their hours of operation.

This is a work in progress. If you know of organizations or work being done, please contact the society at hchs@humboldthistory.org and let us know about it. There is no particular order to the list.

 

  • Humboldt County Historical Society
    703 H St, Eureka, CA, 95501
    Open Tues, Wed, Fri 12-4, Thurs 4-8
    Phone: (707) 445-4342
    Website:http://www.humboldthistory.org
  • Clarke Historical Museum
    240 E ST, EUREKA, CA 95501
    Open Tues- Sat 11AM-4PM
    Phone: (707)443-1947
    Website:http://www.clarkemuseum.org
  • Ferndale Museum
    515 Shaw Ave, Ferndale, CA 95536
    Open Wed-Sat 11-4, Sun 1-4:00
    Phone: (707)786-4466
    Website:http://www.ferndale-museum.org/
  • Fortuna Depot Museum
    4 Park St, Fortuna, CA 95540
    Open Thurs- Sun noon-4:30
    Phone: (707)725-7645
    Website:Information about the museum
  • Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
    P O Box 282, Samoa, CA 95564
    Open 11AM - 4PM
    Phone: (707)444-9440
    Website:http://www.humboldtbaymaritimemuseum.com
  • Eureka Heritage Society
    P O Box 1354, Eureka, CA 95502
    Open by appointment
    Phone: (707) 822-5906, (707) 443-2957
    Website:http://www.eurekaheritage.org
  • Timber Heritage Society
    P O Box 6399, Eureka, CA 95502
    Open by appointment
    Phone: (707)445-8775, 442-8937
    Website:http://www.timberheritage.org
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    The Eureka Branch of the public library also has microfilm of local newspapers dating back to the mid 1800's, Birth, Death and Marriage records, and the Humboldt County Tax Records from 1862 through 1957.

    The Humboldt Room contains many resources in print and on microfilm that are not available in other locations. Many of the photographs have been digitized in conjunction with the California Digital Library and may be accessed through the library's website.