The McPherson Public Library maintains an unequalled collection of resources which tells the story of our city and the many people who settled it, developed it, and appeared as its citizens.
Online Resources
Register of Pioneer Families of McPherson County -- Including over 1,000 names and some 2,000 pages of documents and genealogy information, this covers families settling in the county from the early days into the 1900's.
The McPherson Photo Album -- A fully-searchable compilation of historic images from McPherson and McPherson County.
MPL Obituary Index -- Contains some 25,000 entries, indexed by name and death date, of persons who died in McPherson or the surrounding area.
ancestry.com (in-library only)
Edwards' Atlas of McPherson County (1884)
Plat Book of McPherson County (1903)
Standard Atlas of McPherson County (1921)
McPherson Daily Republican Diamond Jubilee Edition (May 10, 1947) -- Contains a rich history of the early days of the city and county as written by local historians of that time.
The McPherson Public Library strives to enrich, inspire, and enlighten our communtiy through exceptional collections, services, and programs.