Oconee County Library Ivy Room

The Ivy Room for Genealogy and Local History is located in the Oconee County Library in Watkinsville. This room houses materials related to the history of Watkinsville / Oconee County in particular, and of Georgia in general. The Ivy Room seeks to provide resources on local history and genealogy for any individual conducting research, and to foster both research skills and interest in family history by offering basic genealogy courses. The Ivy Room is open during normal library hours and is available for anyone researching local history and genealogy.

Microfilm Materials (uncatalogued)

  • The Oconee County Enterprise, 1887-1916 and 1925-2005
  • Watkinsville Advance, 1880-1881
  • Oconee County Deeds and Mortgages
  • Oconee County Superior Court Minutes, 1875-1898
  • Oconee County Homestead Records, 1876-1912
  • Oconee County Administrator and Guardian Bonds
  • Oconee County Will Books
  • Oconee County Writs of Lunacy
  • Oconee County Ordinary Court Minutes

Other Uncatalogued Materials

  • Genealogical magazines
  • Vertical file containing surnames
  • Information on Watkinsville / Oconee
  • Information on other Georgia counties

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