The Archives of the City of Elizabethton collects, preserves, and makes accessible the documentary evidence of our shared cultural heritage.
Collections include rare historical books, large collections of county and city records on microfilm, family papers, photographs, newsletters, scrapbooks, textiles, artifacts, and audio-visual recordings. Whether you’re interested in genealogy or local history, from music, food, and sports to churches, businesses, and civic organizations, the archives has something for everyone!
Online Research
- Family Search
- Find-A-Grave
- Tennessee Encyclopedia
- Tennessee Electronic Library – Genealogy Resources
- Carter County History
- Black in Appalachia – Elizabethton Project
- Tennessee Vital Records, Death Index – 1949 to 2014 & Marriage / Divorce Index 1980-2014
- Library of Congress – Johnson City Comet, 1884-1916