Mahaska Co. Resources

This page provides a list of local libraries, FHCs, and other sources of local history and genealogy. It also lists volunteers who are willing to do some volunteer research.

How to find Mahaska county Vital Records.
Mahaska county was formed in 1843-44 from the unorganized part of the Iowa which did not become a state until 1846. Vital records were first collected according to law in 1880 and Mahaska included birth and deaths from that date. Marriages were recorded from 1844 in this county as were land, probate, and court records.
The LDS Family History Library has microfilm copies of birth records from 1889, deaths from 1880, and marriages from 1844.

Public Libraries:

Oskaloosa Public Library
301 S Market
Oskaloosa, IA 52577-3350
Phone: 515-673-0441 FAX: 515-673-6237 Business: 515-673-0441
Library E-Mail: osklsapl@se-iowa.net

Societies:

Keo-Mah Genealogical Society
103 North 3rd Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Other Libraries:

LDS Family History Centers

2524 Hoover
Ames, Iowa
515-232-3434

4300 Trailridge Road SE
Cedar Rapids,Iowa 319-363-9343

4929 Wisconsin Avenue
Davenport, Iowa
319-386-7547

1201 West Clifton
Sioux City, Iowa
712-255-9686

3301 Ashworth Road
West Des Moines, Iowa
515-225-0416

Iowa Resources:

Iowa Related Links
Archives and Special Projects

Other Miscellaneous Information:

Brief history of the Mahaska Co. Courthouse.