1. Search this site and the Internet

  2. Join the Clinton Co IL Mailing List

  3. Submit a query

  4. Ask our Lookup Volunteers

  5. Visit the Clinton County Historical Society Museum

    1091 Franklin Street
    Carlyle, IL 62231

    618-594-4015

    The museum is free - donations accepted
    Membership is $20 per year and includes their Quarterlies

  6. Visit your local Library

    • Case-Halstead Library (external link)

      Mon - Thur 12:00 Noon to 8:00 PM 
      Fri - Sat -  9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 
      (618) 594-5210 Voice 
      (618) 594-8415 FAX

    • Breese Library  (external link)

      Mon - Fri 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM 
      Sat -  10:00 AM to 3:00 PM 
      (618) 594-526-7361

  7. Contact the Clinton County Clerk (external link) 

    850 Fairfax Street
    P. O. Box 308
    Carlyle, IL  62231
    (618) 594-2464  Ext. 630

    Records Available:  Births, Deaths and Marriages
    Records begin in 1874

  8. Contact the Circuit Clerk of Clinton County (external link) 

    850 Fairfax Street
    P. O. Box 407  
    Carlyle, IL 62231-1840  
    (618) 594-2464  Ext. 620

    Records Available: Probate, Wills, Guardians, Divorce, Insanity & Naturalizations.

  9. Illinois Regional Archives Depository (external)

    c/o Special Collections  
    Morris Library 6632  
    Southern Illinois University     
    Carbondale, IL 62901-6632  
    Telephone: (618) 453-3040
    Hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m 
    Southern Illinois University Region Map (external)

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